As we have witnessed these last few weeks in national politics, who someone picks to lead has huge implications on the person who picked them, and if progress will truly be made. So how do you pick and introduce the right person or people to lead a critical project or program so you don’t hurt Read More
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Time – Over, Under or Just Right?
Rambling. Speaking too fast. Letting the audience keep you off topic. Are you tired of delivering presentations that never make it within the time alloted? Here are some things to think about the next time you get ready to deliver a powerful punch. 1. Plan For The Time AllocatedAs you map out your speaking points, Read More
Becoming An Expert In the Web 2.0 World
Now that most of us obtain our information via the Internet, credible or not, versus printed magazines and newspapers, it’s key that if you are going to position yourself as an expert in your field that you know how to leverage the Web to your advantage. 1. Blog, Digg, RepeatIt’s critical you have your own Read More
Virtual Communication Ettiquette
1. Email is still a business document. Make sure it is grammatically correct, spelling error free. 2. Be brief and to the point in email. 3. Call the person or hold a meeting when you can’t get something resolved after 1 email exchange. 4. If holding a conference call acknowledge who joins, even if the Read More
Do You Ever Reach the Light?
I can’t believe it’s almost 2 months since my last post! Between higher education system go live season (must have new portals and technology ready for the kiddos to register for classes on day one, ya know), and enjoying the HOT summer with many excursions to get out of the heat, it’s time to get Read More
Personal PR Inside the Corporation
Even if you are not an independent consultant or run your own business, personal PR is still important to advance your career and stay in the minds of others to take on new initiatives. How do you go about staying top of mind in a positive light without bragging or brown nosing within the corporation? Read More
Pay It Forward
The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. “But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer.” His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, “Uh, thanks! That’s awfully Read More
Disappointment
No matter how much a situation just ticked you off, don’t try to get revenge. No matter how upset you got over not being selected for something, shrug it off and find a bigger and better project to be involved in. If there is an issue that is frustrating you, but you know you can Read More
What Makes You Want to Take Charge?
Some who have a “desire to lead” have this desire due to having a greed of wanting more in life. If that is what you want, is “leading” the way to get you more? Others have a “desire to lead” to make change, solve a problem. So what causes you to get to a point Read More
The Bluebird
It’s Friday afternoon, 4:30 PM. Yup, you guessed it. A whole new file to process comes in and your boss tells you it is due before you leave today. You know processing will take over an hour and you are in a hurry to get to your son’s Friday Lights football game. What do you Read More