After chatting with one of my managers from a long week of trying to determine how we are going to staff all the work we have to accomplish this summer (which is a wonderful problem to have!), we embarked on a great conversation about “nurturing” new hires versus the proverbial “throw ’em into the fire”. Read More
Author: chambron
Did Gaming Nurture My Leadership Style?
Though I’m not a millennial and did not grow up on MMORPGs (Massive Multi-Player Online Role-Playing Games), I did however grow up on Atari, Nintendo and other gaming devices. As an only child and independent learner, these devices kept me entertained for hours on end, and out of trouble. Did gaming help me hone my Read More
Surround Yourself with Connectors
No not technology, silly! People who like to help connect others. When was the last time someone at a networking event or meeting offered to connect you with someone? When was the last time YOU offered to connect someone? Find groups and venues where connectors thrive!
Does Character Mean More Than Experience in Obtaining a Leadership Role?
In sifting through my Google filter on leadership and public speaking postings today, a letter to the editor about our next great presidential race got me thinking “What will help you reach a dream leadership role faster: your experience, or, your character?” Having both helps to seal the deal. But, how do you get “there” Read More
Engineer to Leader Series: Does It Make Financial Sense?
In the last week I’ve had a number of people ask “who do you want to meet“, and, in all honesty, I was very flattered to have others helping me in connecting with others I believe I can help in achieving their dreams. Of course that got me to think, out of a plethora of Read More
Re-use, Re-use, Re-use – Did I Say Re-use?
I love to get infront of clients and help them understand the value and break down the complexity of my world of technology – which on the surface looks to be a bunch of hype, acronyms and other mumbo jumbo, but really does add value and make sense once someone breaks it down logically. In Read More
Top 10 Speaker Faux Pas to Avoid
In Lisa Braithwaite’s recent blog post, Lisa highlight a few “no nos” for speakers. I’ve incorporated her list into my “Top 10 Speaker Faux Pas to Avoid”: 1. Fidget 2. Reveal You Made a Mistake 3. Read the Slides 4. Deliver in Monotone 5. Mumble 6. “Like…like….um..um..like…um…..” 7. Go Over Your Alloted Time 8. Lack Read More
Leadership Program Examples from the World
After reading an article this morning on a wonderful leadership initiative in Namibia, Africa, I thought I’d do a quick review of some exiciting leadership programs and initiatives from around the world. Namibia Provides Leadership Training to School PrincipalsIt’s a train the trainer program on vision, empowering and building strong teams with ways to build Read More
Carmine’s Webinar on Presenting Like Steve Jobs
In case you missed the webinar this week, here is a link for your viewing pleasure to it. If anything, archive this and review before embarking on your next speech! https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/286144831 In case you don’t have time, here are some key points: 1. Most presentations are poorly structured, so take the time to structure first Read More
Nervous?
No script. Only 3 dress rehersals. Over 5000 people awaiting you to say just a few things to make or break you for the rest of the conference. You are the second presentation, following the Key Note and your CEO. No pressure, right? After my most recent, and probably largest “live” audience I have been Read More