Navigating the lightning-pace of the 21st Century is not always an easy task, even with technological advances. Those who excel are skilled in decision making, forming emotional bonds, and influencing others. It often comes down to a matter of likeability. Peruse any book store and you can find a … [Read more...] about The Matter of Likeability
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Positive Progress and the Art of Negotiation
How much time and attention do you spend daily in the art of negotiation? Think about it: just getting to your work space requires negotiating activities, meals, and space (think nutrition versus convenience, after-school activities, commuter lanes, etc.) At work we negotiate our way through … [Read more...] about Positive Progress and the Art of Negotiation
Brain Gender: Different, Yet Equal?
Is there really such a thing as brain gender? In March 2019, researchers attempted to answer this question based on an MRI database of 490 men and 575 women. What they reported was relative to the structural differences between men and women: “By using the designed 3D PCNN algorithm, we confirmed … [Read more...] about Brain Gender: Different, Yet Equal?
The Workplace Bully
Despite what we have learned over the past two decades, the workplace bully remains a key problem for leaders and managers. The experts—academics, management consultants, industrial psychologists—all report an increase in bullying. And it’s not limited by demographics, tax brackets, or titles. … [Read more...] about The Workplace Bully
Dealing with Disappointment
How are you dealing with disappointment? Leading in today’s competitive business market requires thinking and reaching beyond the norm. It requires leaders that give and gather the best: intellect, passion and commitment. Leaders know that they can’t achieve desired results without the engagement … [Read more...] about Dealing with Disappointment
The Behaviors That Lead Change
A well-known paradox states that the only thing that remains the same is change. Most leaders agree. Businesses are, and always have been, subjected to the influences of technology, economies, politics, competition and the culture. Change is unavoidable. The most successful companies are led by … [Read more...] about The Behaviors That Lead Change
Is Your Workplace Healthy?
Businesses face challenges from numerous angles, and leaders are tasked with understanding and addressing them. Many resources and case studies have helped leaders learn how to deal with things like competitive analysis, gaining market share, employee engagement, cost reduction, and manufacturing … [Read more...] about Is Your Workplace Healthy?
Building a Strong Culture
Some companies prosper and draw the business world’s attention. They continuously grow, innovate and impress. In contrast, others struggle, never breaking through to reach their desired success. The latter must deal with downsizing, financial shortfalls, market-share losses and tarnished … [Read more...] about Building a Strong Culture
Visionary Vulnerabilities
We live in an age of remarkable products and services from inventive thinkers with lofty ideas. These visionary leaders, who don’t think or work like anyone else, have started businesses based on novel concepts, and those whose achievements greatly impact society are afforded special … [Read more...] about Visionary Vulnerabilities
Coaching With Patience
Have you ever reached the limits of your patience? As an executive coach, you get the privilege of working alongside leaders to guide them toward more effective methods, behaviors and perspectives. You observe them in their world and address their needs with specific plans and approaches. Coaches … [Read more...] about Coaching With Patience