In our attention deficit world, how does one get noticed?Ā Develop a leadership brand. You can no longer rely on your hard work and great results to get you promoted.Ā A client of mine worked his whole life getting all the degrees and certifications he could. He got on all the right committees and demonstrated […]
A great mission statement, developed and implemented the right way, engages employees, defines priorities and guides daily work.Ā However, most people equate mission statement development with getting a root canal. Mission statements fail for five reasons: 1. Leaders develop them without involving those who implement them.Ā 2. They choke off growth because they focused on […]
Mission driven organizations sometimes frown upon self-promotion. I think it stems fromĀ our puritan/religious traditions that one is called to serve, not advanced through self-promotion. Iāve noticed this cultural trend over the years with several of our non-profitĀ and healthcare organizations in particular. I recall how difficult it was for a coaching clientĀ from a non-profit healthcare […]
Where do you go to get quality work done? If you’re like the people Jason Fried interviewed for his book āReworkā your answer might be a coffee shop or a special room in the house, or while traveling on a train or a plane. You wouldn’t mention the workplace being a good place to get […]
The holidays are over and weāre tempted to do what we do every January: Make resolutions for the New Year.Ā But letās face it: How many of you acted on the resolutions you made last year? For many, great plans start with a bang but end with a fizzle. Why is this? Why do well […]
John Rampton – Success.com Ā December 31, 2015 Leaders have a lot to do, so sometimes they forget thingsāimportant, big-picture things. Leaders might seem superhuman at times. They arenāt. Theyāre mortals, just like anyone else. And with a lot on their plates, caught up in the details of their role, they can forget to do thingsābig-picture […]
When processing dozens, if not hundreds, of resumes, decision makers at the corporate level look for a personal brand that sets the candidate above all the competition. This goes beyond any checklist ofĀ credentials or skills. Others may have exactly the same list. Instead, weāre talking about the personal characteristics you will bring to the […]
When we insult each other we damage relationships and that is why direct verbal insults arenāt socially acceptable. But some individuals use body language to hurt others either intentionally or unintentionally. Dismissive gestures vary from culture to culture and they can be used in a variety of ways to: ā¢Ā Ā Ā minimize or ignore the other […]
To be successful in business, it is critical to build and maintain relationships. Not just with customers, but also with vendors, employees and competitors. You need to have long-term customers and good vendor relationships especially during challenging times or tight deadlines. Good relationships with other business owners allow you to share your struggles, resources and […]
Business keeps score with hard facts because its survival is hard cash.Ā Decisions, feedback, brainstorming, employee development operate under this paradigm of āfacts are Kingā.Ā Meanwhile, businesses are stepping up to the idea of being agents of social change.Ā Because we spend most of our time at work, we are ever-increasingly aware of the effects […]