We just celebrated the American Thanksgiving holiday. Like many other Americans, we traveled to be with family and be thankful for the connections and the blessings of the year. Unfortunately many people think about giving thanks only on that one day of the year. . . Continue reading »
Most people are used to thinking in “either or” modality. We like things well packaged, tidy, and clean. We don’t like messy, uncertain, “both and” thinking. We hate “not knowing.” Yet, the creative, innovative edge is usually found in the messy, uncertain, not knowing spaces.
Let’s take the "alone" or "together" issue. As a leader, do you need to spend more time thinking alone or together with other people? I have read countless arguments both ways. And, like many times happens, my take on it is. . . Continue reading »
Working as a woman solopreneur has many advantages. Nevertheless, as with everything, there are also challenges. This week I have been reflecting on some of my own challenges and would really like to know what are some of yours. I'm a firm believer that I can always learn from others. Therefore, I'm asking a big favor from you.
Please, take a few minutes to answer this short 5 questions survey. I'd like to get at least 100 answers.
Thank your very much for taking the time! I will share the results with you in a few days.
Photo by: John Maddin
As a leader, listening is one of the most important skills you can learn. I always promote your need to listen to your people! Employees are the eyes and ears of your business. Listening to your people for what needs to change, how to change, and even what’s wrong with change, can save you time and wasted effort. Nevertheless, today I want to change the focus from your people to you. Continue reading »
Sometime in the 1500s, an English poet named Robert Herrick used the phrase “no pain, no gain” in his writings. He was conveying the idea that if you don’t work really hard at something, you won’t benefit from it. A good, noble phrase from a well-respected poet of his day.
But does it still apply today? Continue reading »
Today’s competitive and global business environment requires multi-faceted leaders who can apply new strategies to introduce change, energize business, encourage innovation, and sustain competitive advantage.
In today’s environment, you can’t leave your leadership development to chance, or to other’s initiative. Continue reading »
I just came back from a very energizing, cutting edge Organizational Development Network Conference. Given that its theme was Change is coming. . . Its time to lead the way, there were many great presentations and workshops having to do with change.
There were lots of good nuggets of shared knowledge. Continue reading »
