If you are like many people you set new goals for the year. And, if you are like the majority of people the optimistic feelings of hope and excitement that come with goal setting may already be a distant memory.
The Art of Anticipation When Leading Change
Small or big, change is unavoidable in the workplace. Regardless of why a change is taking place and the benefits of the change, change is a leading cause of turbulence in the workplace. Contrary to popular belief it’s not change
Don’t get overwhelmed, start with the ideal number of goals
It’s the time of year when hopes are high and people are ready for change. It’s a chance for a do-over. A second chance to try again. To do all those things you wanted to last year. The problem is
If your company were a car…
If your company were a car, what kind of car would it be? This may remind you of a bad line from an old interviewing manual: if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Every interviewee’s worst
When the boss announces the next big thing
It’s a familiar scene that plays out in conference rooms in companies both large and small every day. A meeting is called and here comes the CEO with a stack of books, enthusiastically passing a copy out to everyone in
Confessions of a D
In the world of DiSC, I am a straight-up D and I wouldn’t have it any other way but over the years I’ve learned to use my strengths responsibly, especially when other people are concerned. Translation: with age comes emotional
An invaluable skill to develop…
Emotional Intelligence – knowing what needs to be done, understanding that other people have different priorities, and figuring out how to get them to buy-in. Emotional Intelligence is not easy and does not come natural for most people simply because
How can I…? Thinking above the line
How often do you stop to ask yourself “What can I…?” or “How can I…? when things aren’t going your way? I’ve been reading a great book about personal accountability that really has me thinking and questioning the way I
Self-leadership: where are you taking yourself?
Leadership skills are a critical factor for business success but leadership is so much more than leading others. A more important trait of a good leader is self-leadership. If you have good self-leadership, leading others will come naturally. Self-leadership includes
3 ways to keep your skills sharp this summer…
While it’s tempting to slow down and take time off, summer is the best time to work on your business and slide ahead of the competition. While everyone else is taking it easy, you can keep the momentum going with