As leaders, we all know we have to set goals to get where we want to go. Even if we don’t know where that is yet, we need to create a vision of where we want to be and how we are going to get there. And if you’ve been keeping up with the leadershipContinue reading Unlock the Elusive Pot of Gold
Changing Pains
Change. Sounds painful, right? What about growth? Does that sound painful? Well, to some of us, growth does sound painful. In fact, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “growing pains.” Funny thing is, we never use the term “changing pains” which would be much more appropriate, since most us hate the idea of change. And weContinue reading Changing Pains
Giving Thanks and Showing Appreciation
You’re excited you don’t have to go to work today, because it is Thanksgiving Day. (If you’re lucky enough to work for an organization that is closed today, you get a chance to relax and enjoy time with family or maybe just bathe in some well-deserved “me-time”.) Whatever your scenario, remember to take a momentContinue reading Giving Thanks and Showing Appreciation
Are You Taking Your Vitamins?
You’re getting ready to close business for the day and you’re feeling a little sluggish. You’re not terribly tired, but you are feeling like you could have brought a little more something to your staff, your meetings, your customers. You didn’t lose any sales or make anyone cry today but you can’t quite put yourContinue reading Are You Taking Your Vitamins?
Feedback is for Narcissists
You’re finishing up a presentation and you feel like you could have done better. Sure, things went pretty well. You didn’t pass out or throw up at the front of the room, but you know it wasn’t your best work. So afterwards, you ask a couple of colleagues for some feedback. Of course, they regaleContinue reading Feedback is for Narcissists