The first question I was asked during my first day of college was “what’s your major?” I thought the purpose of college was to explore ideas not limit options. I was given a college advisor who got the unenviable assignment of dealing with us misfits he labeled “undecided”. The pressure to specialize extends into business […]
Employees with digital influence have a lot to offer. Since shifting from a manufacturing to information economy managers and leaders have seen their job descriptions and annual reviews include the phrase “The ability to influence others” – sometimes without authority. Developing trusting relationships combined with good communication skills and a healthy amount of emotional intelligence […]
We all want to become better leaders, because leadership is about making a real difference in the world. We don’t want to just manage people, but lead them. If a management course or a coach isn’t in the budget and your company hasn’t done 360-degree reviews in years, you still can improve. AZ magazine worked […]