2019-03-20 16:01
Sara Canaday: Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Breakthrough Performance
What if the leadership practices we've worked so hard to master are now getting in the way? In fact… Read More
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2018-12-04 13:54
How do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders--the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture, and leave in their wake a trail of other re… Read More
2018-11-13 17:41
"I can't go back to yesterday - because I was a different person then." Lewis Carroll
We grow in tiny bursts of new awareness that push us forward until the next lesson comes along.&n&helli…Read More
2018-11-02 06:45
When low can't go lower, eventually you hit a bottom, and bottoms, personally and professionally, are profoundly important.
Everything gets rearranged at the bottom: your hopes, your dreams… Read More
2018-10-24 08:49
Over his four decades focusing on high-level executives, Fred Halstead has come to recognize and understand the distinguishing traits of high-performing leaders.
In "Leadership Skills that I… Read More
2018-10-23 13:53
Leaders schooled in rational, left-brained thinking need to adapt to changing political, social and technological forces.
This requires not only the ability to drill down into details, but t… Read More
2018-10-20 14:36
Damien Chazelle stood face to face with a chunk of the moon.
The triangular moon rock was held in a vise, under glass: chicken-nugget-size and light gray, with glimmering speck… Read More
2018-10-15 06:29
Writing a book is a journey throughout our careers, where we have encountered situations and had experiences that have now been incorporated into the "The Manager's Answer Book".
There is al… Read More
2018-10-10 14:11
What do you do when someone asks you a question? If the words "answer it" formed in your head, you're WRONG!
"You should respond to a question," argues co-author James O. Pyle… Read More
2018-10-01 13:46
One of the most difficult leadership positions in business today is also the most common: the "leader in the middle."
If you lead people and answer to someone else--a boss, sharehold… Read More
2018-09-18 08:17
To help people become experts--to help them gain knowledge, build skills, and become lifelong learners--it's critical that we understand how adults learn best.
Today, we know more than ever… Read More
2018-09-17 08:11
It's easy for executives to get caught up with meeting targets and lose sight of the leadership skills they need to motivate teams.
In the new book, LEADING WITH EDGE, author Jose R. Costa s… Read More
2018-08-27 06:19
Leaders today responsible for revenue growth and competing effectively know that real innovation requires moving beyond known business models, towards customer insight-driven opportunities f… Read More
2018-08-21 05:00
Cadence is a parable of a business owner and triathlon coach named JJ who left his stable job as a teacher to full-file his dream of becoming an entrepreneur.
Cadence uniquely communicates e… Read More
2018-08-06 07:02
"There's a huge difference between networks and networking," says author James Millar. "Networking is often desperate and transactional; whereas networks are groups of peer we trust."… Read More
2018-07-30 06:32
From awareness to systems change:
With the extreme weather events taking place all around the globe in recent years, few deny climate change any longer.
The images of massive floods… Read More
2018-07-23 07:52
We live in a world of accelerating change that we can either tune out and avoid, or evolve with, lead and transform by awakening and expanding our minds with heightened awareness.
In "CONSC… Read More
2018-07-21 16:31
People who complete more formal schooling tend to be more intelligent than those who don't.
IQ tests are designed so that the mean, median and mode are essentially the same, so there'… Read More
2018-07-16 07:19
Employee engagement has been consistently cited as a top and growing priority by CEO's, managers, and human resources leaders across the country. Yet, statistics over the past two deca… Read More
2018-06-26 04:56
Average life expectancy around the world has climbed steadily over the past 100 years. But longevity seems to have topped out at about 120 years.
To some researchers, this sugges… Read More
2018-06-25 16:28
Buzz Aldrin has walked on the moon and received the Distinguished Flying Cross in Korean War and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
At 88, the former astronaut has visited the White House to… Read More
2018-06-18 08:06
Everyone has felt bullied at some point in their lives, whether by a family member, childhood acquaintance, colleague, boss, or client. You know you have been bullied when you feel pre… Read More
2018-06-11 10:17
The Manager's Answer Book: Powerful Tools to Build Trust and Teams, Maximize Your Impact and Influence, and Respond to Challenges
Barbara Mitchell, Cornelia Gamlem
You… Read More
2018-06-11 05:16
In FIVE STARS, Carmine Gallo argues that mastering Aristotle's "ancient art of persuasion"--combining words and ideas to move people to action--is the competitive edge you need to stand out… Read More
2018-05-14 05:54
Let's be real and honest about the work day--the feeling of seeing an email inbox that is always filled with new messages on top of older, unread messages. Now add the work day surpris… Read More
2018-05-08 05:29
Few leaders will admit it, but time and again the growth of their organizations outruns their skills.
The same approaches and capabilities that once helped them succeed in their careers no l… Read More
2018-05-07 05:47
Whether a high-profile target for organized terrorist groups, cyber terrorists, and lone wolf terrorists, or the target for non-politicized violence such as the recent shooting at You… Read More
2018-04-30 05:47
At a time when fraud, sexual harassment, and other forms of workplace misconduct are making daily headlines, ethics has become as indispensable a tool for the modern workplace as technology… Read More
2018-04-23 05:20
Do you want to be a boss people love, while also driving high performance?
Do you want to have a high-performing team that strives for greatness, even in the face of uncertainty?
Buil… Read More
2018-04-16 05:20
Most people know what's necessary to get the job done, but something specific happens to too many teams that blocks their path to success. It can be depressing to observe.
Distracted… Read More
2018-04-06 13:48
Organizations can capitalize on the differences that exist between the generations by fostering cross-generational communications within their workforce, says organizational and workplace e… Read More
2018-03-27 05:24
People, not companies, generate value, so why isn't talent at the center of every company's strategy?
Most executives today recognize the competitive advantage of human capital, and yet the… Read More
2018-03-26 05:32
As an everyday practice at work, peer coaching is a resource to increase people's awareness of the impact of their actions.
When Tim seriously began to consider retiring, he called Kathy to… Read More
2018-03-21 19:05
I personally have been interested in "The Massacre" (published in 1954 ASIN: B004MLR0WO) by author John J. Vrooman, since the book mentions the half-blood brother, J… Read More
2018-03-19 19:45
Whether you're replacing an employee who's leaving or creating a new position in your organization:
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE takes you step-by-step through the hiring p… Read More
2018-02-27 16:19
Donald Trump kept the Miss Universe Pageant true to its origins as a swimsuit competition by setting the ceremony in warm-weather locations. Only once did Trump steer the pageant away… Read More
2018-02-26 07:15
Leadership in today's globally connected economy requires moving beyond the authoritarian leadership styles of the past to one that requires more attention to sustainability, ethical cultur… Read More
2018-02-20 19:31
THE CEO NEXT DOOR is based on an in-depth analysis of over 2,600 leaders drawn from a database of more than 17,00O CEO's and C-suite executives.
CEO's are destined for greatness from an ear… Read More
2018-02-05 07:11
THE BOOK OF MISTAKES is the inspiring business fable of a young professional named David. Two years into the workforce, David has already become embittered with lost confidence, misdir… Read More
2018-01-29 07:43
According to reports, 70 percent of the nation's workforce hate their jobs. Learning firsthand how to inspire and lead people can directly impact the people in charge.
"Fusion Leadersh… Read More
2018-01-28 20:22
I wish everyone would see, "Americans," at the National Museum of the Americans, in Washington, D.C. It is keyed to the ubiquity of Native Americans in popular culture. Spectacul… Read More
2018-01-27 17:22
You've made new resolutions for 2018 and the first one is not to make resolutions. Instead, you're going to "set goals."
Goals will help by keeping you organized and allowing you to s… Read More
2018-01-22 07:09
Be a force for change, disrupt, innovate, energize.
Ferocious competition. Technological advances. Generational differences. Cultural diversity. Political policies an… Read More
2018-01-21 17:27
"Youthquake" is the verbal concoction recently declared Word of the Year (the year being 2017) by the experts at Oxford Dictionaries. They define it as "significant cultural, political… Read More
2018-01-15 07:28
The human brain is wired to seek reward and avoid pain and conflict--and change is associated with fear of an unknown future.
POWER YOUR TRIBE delves deeply into the emotional undert… Read More
2018-01-15 07:09
Most companies today believe they are focused on their people above all else. And for some, this is true. But in reality, it's often not the case.
"In essence, we have our priori… Read More
2018-01-08 07:11
Most of us avoid conflict like crazy.
But what if harnessing conflict was our best chance to build championship teams that produce greatness?
However, there is a problem: Most people weren'… Read More
2017-12-26 07:28
To succeed in business today your organization must create amazing results.
In a world where people with opposing views on nearly every topic imaginable must come together and produce t… Read More
2017-12-18 07:33
In a market where seasoned leaders will soon become scarce, shouldn't we all stop complaining and start leading the next generation of leaders?
A recent survey of more than 270 business lead… Read More
2017-12-11 09:22
How to read prospects and decode subconscious signals to get results and close the deal.
Ordinary salespeople sell. Extraordinary sales professionals engage.
Part of what sets… Read More
2017-11-20 07:18
In study after study, leaders say that fostering innovation and the need for transformational change are among their top priorities. But they also report struggling with how to engage… Read More
2017-11-13 08:24
How do you turn demanding, dissatisfied, and disagreeable clients into your best customers?
"The customer is not always right. In fact, the customer is often blatantly wrong," say cus… Read More
2017-11-06 07:02
In "Focus in Action is Great Leadership," author Belinda Johnson White, Ph.D., helps young people to hone their leadership skills, further their personal and career success and innovate in… Read More
2017-10-30 06:28
The way in which people work, interact, and transact has drastically changed, but we're still following the same dated leadership model from the industrial age---an unrecognizable time when… Read More
2017-10-16 06:44
Nothing builds confidence like success.
The tougher the problems and the more of them we solve, the greater our confidence becomes. That's the paradox of success in action.
As our team… Read More
2017-10-09 06:41
Rest on your laurels, coast through meetings, agree to disagree, and your leadership mojo drains away.
To reverse the trend, you must question the status quo and find ways to deliberately wa… Read More
2017-10-02 06:28
Open-Ended Questions
After you've clarified your intent and begun to practice establishing rapport and being open, your next challenge is to ask open-ended questions. Rapport is a gre… Read More
2017-09-25 08:10
Problems build up and workplace conflicts arise. Your relationship with your co-worker suffers, you feel ineffective, and you both are less productive.
No one wants to go into a tenuous sit… Read More
2017-09-18 06:03
Three major pitfalls that severely limit a team's potential to be effective.
The first pitfall encountered is that leaders and companies promote an entirely "there is no "I" in teams" ideo… Read More
2017-09-13 16:07
Most ambitious people believe that success is only achievable if you are constantly "out there".
We are bombarded by images of executives and entrepreneurs who seem to have unlimited stamin… Read More
2017-09-12 07:05
Your ability as a leader to develop powerful relationships--both within your company and with those outside it--will be fundamental to your success. Although all the keys are important… Read More
2017-09-11 08:30
Growth has always been fundamental to business success, but it's never been more critical than it is now.
Rapid changes in technology, shifting customer expectations, disruptive business mo… Read More
2017-09-05 17:49
In The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 5, 2017, the Chinese and Russia United Nations representatives continue to supply North Korea with all the support required to continue ballistic missile pr… Read More
2017-09-05 07:04
Everyday employers pull employees together, label them a "team," give them a directive, and expect them to deliver results quickly. Soon, however, due to lack of focus, the team flat… Read More
2017-08-21 07:48
We live in hurried times. We value going all out all the time to achieve audacious goals.
However, non-stop work backfires. The American Institute of Stress reports that job pres… Read More
2017-08-15 18:10
In the cognitive sciences there is a phenomenon known as the Pygmalion effect.
Also known as the Rosenthal effect for one the psychologists who discovered it, the phenomenon is simpl… Read More
2017-08-09 06:08
People are the problem. They're always the problem.
If a business person goes home frustrated, if they talk with their significant other about it, if they lay awake at night s… Read More
2017-08-07 06:30
Organizations around the world spend billions of dollars every year to awaken and engage their employees.
Yet, global employee engagement remains fixed--at a low 13 percent. The accel… Read More
2017-07-31 06:23
Most people believe that one works so that he or she has time and money to enjoy family, recreation, and other pursuits that are supposed to be the source of happiness.
In her book, "Unlocki… Read More
2017-07-25 22:05
There's an undeniable and oft-proven statistic out there: The more diverse an organization, the better it works. Period.
Specifically, more women in leadership means more profitability… Read More
2017-07-17 06:30
Applying technology to provide easy access for societal dialog has the promise of peer-to-peer co-creation of knowledge and rapid consensus solution-building. Today's techno… Read More
2017-07-10 06:30
Skip college and go work in a GIG!
Learning a trade can be more valuable than earning a college degree. Today, most students try college but half never complete degrees. A tight… Read More
2017-07-05 18:02
"No more procrastinating or complaining," urges Corrie Shanahan. "It's time to work less and care more."
In "DO IT, MEAN IT, BE IT", author Shanahan will help you clarify what is… Read More
2017-07-03 15:45
Many legacy companies are in trouble.
Their tried-and-true methods of connecting with consumers are failing in the new economy where customer service and customer experience are paramount t… Read More
2017-06-19 07:14
In the world of work, the single greatest asset of successful individuals, teams and organizations is their mindset--what happens in between their ears.
It is not corporate strategy, sales… Read More
2017-06-08 16:15
The Wall Street Journal's opinion outlook is to keep selling papers to their major party customers....regardless if their editors' reviews are factual.
For example, today's Review and… Read More
2017-06-05 06:56
There are 123 million adults employed in the US today and less than 30% love their job. Imagine the possibilities if we could change that?
Individuals today long to bring their best se… Read More
2017-05-23 06:45
The task of building a business from the ground up is enormously challenging.
There are many elements at play--but when building for growth is imperative, the most important and often least… Read More
2017-05-10 14:14
Managing people is the most challenging part of any leader's job. And that job's not getting any easier.
Experienced human resource professionals and consultants, Barbara Mitchell and… Read More
2017-05-10 06:54
Leaders can't succeed if they aren't good communicators---and more often than not, leaders don't even know that their communication skills need polishing. After all, who's going to te… Read More
2017-05-08 06:29
Today's workforce, especially Millennials, want to be intellectually stimulated and emotionally engaged.
As the authors reveal in "Leading with Vision" to explore corporate vis… Read More
2017-05-01 07:43
Everyone has potential to grow, but not every person has the potential to lead a large, complex organization in the near and distant future.
It's now clear that businesses might need to be t… Read More
2017-04-29 18:14
"Ithaca," published in 1911 about getting where you think you want to go.
Always in your mind keep Ithaca.
To arrive there is your destiny.
But do not hurry your trip in any way,
Better that… Read More
2017-04-26 08:22
There are two kinds of people, asserts author Steve Chandler: victims and owners.
Be an owner.
You'll learn numerous techniques for breaking down negative barriers and letting go of… Read More
2017-04-25 13:56
After her husband died suddenly, Sheryl Sandberg grieved, as anyone would. What she did next was a little more unusual, and very much in the Silicon Valley spirit of problem-solving. A… Read More
2017-04-24 06:56
On a daily basis, leaders face challenges both large and small and they must decide if they will follow their ego-centered inclinations or lead for the good of everyone? Will the commu… Read More
2017-04-21 16:27
Masters co-founder Bobby Jones offered a warning: "No putt is short enough to be despised," he once said.
By the time Sergio Garcia arrived at Augusta last week he was largely a forgotten f… Read More
2017-04-18 07:25
Today's conventional wisdom says to survive, companies must move beyond incremental innovation and invest in radical, disruptive innovation.
But by doing this, organizations often abandon th… Read More
2017-04-17 07:00
Facing a high-stakes decision can be overwhelming.
How can we trust that our own preconceptions and mental shortcuts aren't directing our attention away from unfamiliar, yet viable opportuni… Read More
2017-04-10 05:45
Most leaders love to be strategical, problem-solve and talk about resources, yet hate dealing with people problems. Relationships and people are messy, touchy, and intangible.
However… Read More
2017-04-03 07:24
We live in an evolving economic environment, one in which job security and career certainty are distant memories. At any moment, life can throw you a jolt--whether it's an opportunity… Read More
2017-03-30 07:19
In all of the existing books on sales and generations, there is little research on how sales organizations should prepare to effectively leverage the skills and talents of multiple generati… Read More
2017-03-29 07:15
"When they get to own a P&L or become the CEO, in many cases executives are rusty at strategy or have never even been given a set of tools to set strategy," says management consultant Ti… Read More
2017-03-28 04:57
Courageous leaders align their values with their behaviors.
Being aware of who you truly are and what you want to be to others is critical to knowing when taking a stand is necessary… Read More
2017-02-27 08:08
"Warm and fuzzy" works well for internet memes--not for management advice.
Yet, too much of what's written about improving performance in companies treats "the soft stuff" in a soft w… Read More
2017-02-21 07:39
Getting to the Story
You've established the critical insights and how those insights will be based on our understanding of the limitations of working memory. You have simplified the a… Read More
2017-02-17 15:23
Success isn't about being perfect and always making the right choices.
Successful management is the result of understanding and accepting your own humanity. Then you can become a truly… Read More
2017-02-15 08:19
What "High Potential" Means Now
Everyone has potential to grow, but not everyone, has the potential to lead a large, complex organization in the near and distant future.
Today's high potenti… Read More
2017-02-14 08:08
Many of us are focused on the wrong approach to reach our goals and improve our lives. We don't need to get more than what we already have. We just need to learn to use what we h… Read More
2017-02-13 08:06
Courage is a mindset that requires grit and determination.
Most organizations have a list of core values that are displayed on the wall and show up in a variety of company marketing material… Read More
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