If you Can Do the First 15 Minutes of a Crisis Right, you Are on Your Way to Finding Solutions, Fixing the Problems, & Repairing & Recovering From the Damage. Do them Wrong, & you will be Dealing with Damage Control not Only for the Crisis, but for Your Early Mistakes, for a Long, Long […]
“Here’s Something they’ll probably Never Teach you in Business School,” “The Single Biggest Decision you Make in your Job— bigger than all the rest— is Who you Name Manager. When you name the Wrong Person Manager, Nothing Fixes that Bad Decision. Not Compensation, not Benefits— Nothing.” – Gallup CEO Jim Clifton in the summary accompanying […]
It Never Ceases to Amaze Me the Many Different Definitions of Leadership. Working in executive coaching and leadership development affords me invaluable opportunities to meet with leaders and teams to learn about their challenges, their perspectives, their rationale for decision-making. There are as many interpretations for what constitutes an a “good leader” as there are ice-cream flavors […]
We’ve Collected some of our Favorites that are Perfect for Those of Us Always Eager to Learn Something New, whether it’s about the Economy, History, or Even the Workings of Hollywood. “This American Life” host Ira Glass, comedian and “WTF” host Marc Maron, and comedian and “This American Life” contributor Mike Birbiglia. The massive success […]
Stop It! Listen Ray, I don’t have the bandwidth for it with everything that’s on my plate, but ping me anyway because at the end of the day it’s on my radar and I don’t want to be thrown under the bus because I didn’t circle back around on this no-brainer. At first, euphemisms surfaced […]
You have Time to Exercise, Meditate, or Simple Downtime Before Appointments Get in the Way. And successful people, from Xerox CEO Ursula Burns to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, wake up with (or before) the sun. Make time for yourself by waking up earlier. Unfortunately, it’s not always so easy, especially if you’ve spent a […]
Persistency & Bravery always Trump Safe Bets & Proven Methods. And bravery doesn’t have to look like mountain climbing or standing on stage in front of 35,297 people. Image: Getty Images It’s all a balancing act. Perched on a tightrope, with high winds, and possibly some large, angry ravens pecking and cawing. I make a living […]
There May be Some Times of the Day, Week, & Month that are Better Than Others. Of course, it also has to do with your boss’s – and your own – psychological rhythms. There’s nothing more nerve-wracking than trying to figure out how to ask for a raise, even if you’re certain you deserve it. […]
You spend weeks preparing for a job interview and give 110% once you’re in the hot seat. You walk out feeling confident and relieved — like your work is finally done. But it isn’t. Once you leave the interview, there’s one more important step to take. In fact, there’s still one more crucial step to take if […]
In Agile, the Role of the Manager is to Enable those Doing the Work to Contribute their Full Talents & Capabilities to Generate Value for Customers & Eliminate Any Impediments that May be Getting in the Way. The manager trusts in the judgment and wisdom of those in touch with customers as to what work […]