Dec 13
These are times that call for great leaders–people who are confident and courageous, certain in their leadership–to show us the way.
It’s not easy, but if we can learn to follow their example we too can separate ourselves from the pack.
Dec 07
Dec 07
“What would you do in the case of a zombie apocalypse?”AMC
Where do you see yourself in five years? What is your biggest weakness? Why should we hire you?
If you’ve interviewed for enough jobs, you’ve probably answered those questions so many times you could do it in your sleep. They’re cliche, they’re predictable, and much of the time, they fail to elicit anything more than a canned response.
Instead, some companies opt for slightly more offbeat interview questions that seemingly don’t have anything to do with the job being offered. CEOs love them because they reveal how creative or quick-thinking a prospective employee might be as a member of the company.
Dec 06
It’s a new year, and that means a fresh start.
Want a simple tip that will help you make this year your best year of work, ever?
Dec 06
Dec 06
If you’ve ever received feedback that you “need to be more strategic,” you know how frustrating it can feel. To add insult to injury, the feedback rarely comes with any concrete guidance on what to do about it. One of my coaching clients, Lisa, a vice president of HR, was in this situation and explains, “I was just told to think bigger picture and to be more strategic. It felt like I had been given the definition of a word by using the same word. It just wasn’t helpful.”
Dec 04
American Psychologist Frederick Herzberg made the assertion that our most powerful motivator at work is never money. Herzberg defined four powerful motivators. Each cultivate a deep sense of positive change and happiness in your career.
Dec 04
It’s the foundation behind the happiest marriages and the intangible quality that makes the best teams click. Put simply, it’s the key ingredient to all successful relationships.
It’s called trust.
Dec 04
Overnight, my inbox flooded. The article clearly resonated, and while some people reached out simply to acknowledge they enjoyed the read, the vast majority of the messages looked something like this:
Dec 04
Let’s face it – business owners have a lot on their plates. Whether you’re managing teams locally or globally, your day-to-day thoughts and activities are likely consumed by the need to accelerate the growth of your company.
With so much to manage, it can be difficult to stay focused and productive. Overscheduled days lead to stress (and, let’s be honest, stress eating). Work can spill over into the evening hours, disrupting work/life balance and impacting your health. In turn, poor health leads to worse performance at work, deepening the cycle of diminished productivity.
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