Four basic drives are common to all human beings, but which ones affect your daily life and behavior? How do they influence the choices you make? At the start of the 20th century, psychoanalysis pioneer Sigmund Freud proposed that people are driven by sex and power—but there’s much more to it than … [Read more...] about Four Drives that Motivate You
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Rethinking Motivation
Most business leaders have lost sight of what motivates people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their management practices in years, which means they’re incapable of creating high-performance teams. Companies continue to ignore the obvious: Offering incentives and rewards is less … [Read more...] about Rethinking Motivation
What You Need to Know About Content Marketing for Profits
You may have heard that Content Marketing is the "way to go" when it comes to marketing your professional services on the Web. But what does that really mean? And, once you publish a website or a blog with plenty of content pages, or an e-newsletter, how does that content work to get you and your … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Content Marketing for Profits
20 Common Habits to Stop
Almost everyone keeps a “to-do” list. We begin the New Year with resolutions to start new regimes to make us healthier, wealthier, and, hopefully, wiser. What’s needed is a “to-stop” list of bad habits, when it comes to communicating and interacting with our peers, colleagues, direct reports and … [Read more...] about 20 Common Habits to Stop
He Thinks, She Thinks: Different Brains
Anyone with workplace experience knows men and women process information and communicate differently. Dealing with gender differences can prove challenging, especially for managers and leaders. Regardless of which industry you’re in or the position you fill, male and female coworkers can … [Read more...] about He Thinks, She Thinks: Different Brains
Leading from the Middle:
Managing Up, Down, & Sideways
"Leaders are almost by definition people who change minds." —Howard E. Gardner, Leading Minds
There is a lack of trust in senior management, according to a survey by the human-resource firm Watson Wyatt:
Only 49 percent of employees have trust and confidence in their senior managers.
Just 55 … [Read more...] about Leading from the Middle:
Managing Up, Down, & Sideways
Ethical Slips and the Irresistible Urge to Cheat
Even with a solid foundation of good moral values, no one is immune to making unethical choices. Ethical slips and traps are rampant, from telling white lies that protect a friend, to ignoring a gut feeling and following orders when we know better. Not a month goes by without some highly … [Read more...] about Ethical Slips and the Irresistible Urge to Cheat
Leading in Economic Uncertainty: Shrinking Business
Are you the type of leader who’s dealing well in these trying economic times? Who confronts reality? Who figures out what needs to be done? Who communicates with confidence? Who finds opportunities in chaos, despite uncertainty, inevitable change and unpredictable sales? If you’re like … [Read more...] about Leading in Economic Uncertainty: Shrinking Business
Thanks …Here’s how it works for blogging services
Thanks for your confidence in ordering customized blogging services from Content for Coaches. We don't blog for many people because we believe that blogging should be a personal communications tool. However, for certain clients who are working in the executive coaching and leadership training … [Read more...] about Thanks …Here’s how it works for blogging services
Are Smart Coaches Using Twitter?
It took me about a year to start using Twitter once I created my account back in 2007 because I didn't understand how to use it, or what the real value was. Now I'm using it 2-3 times a day, but only spending about 10 minutes at a time. I've got it set up for keyword alerts to my email inbox, … [Read more...] about Are Smart Coaches Using Twitter?