Mission driven organizations sometimes frown upon self-promotion. I think it stems from our puritan/religious traditions that one is called to serve, not advanced through self-promotion. Iâve noticed this cultural trend over the years with several of our non-profit and healthcare organizations in particular. I recall how difficult it was for a coaching client 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 âReworkâ 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 weâre tempted to do what we do every January: Make resolutions for the New Year. But letâs 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  December 31, 2015 Leaders have a lot to do, so sometimes they forget thingsâimportant, big-picture things. Leaders might seem superhuman at times. They arenât. Theyâre 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 thingsâbig-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 of credentials or skills. Others may have exactly the same list. Instead, weâre 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 arenât 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: âąÂ   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. Decisions, feedback, brainstorming, employee development operate under this paradigm of âfacts are Kingâ. Meanwhile, businesses are stepping up to the idea of being agents of social change. Because we spend most of our time at work, we are ever-increasingly aware of the effects […]
The holidays can be challenging for some of us and emotional triggers appear to be in abundance during the festive season. Â Whether it is the stories of Christmas past or the stories and the demands of Christmas present, we certainly can find ourselves flooded with powerful emotions without realizing it. When you find yourself […]
Balancing work and home life is a challenge for many. As actors in our own lives, we hold many leading roles (parent, spouse, caregiver, friend, employee, etc.) which are often competing for time and attention. Attending to all these roles and responsibilities is quite a juggling act which from time to time can be overwhelming. […]