After Lyle hired me, I saw the position profile the recruiter had used for the placement: 10+ years management experience in a B2C service industry, bachelor’s in accounting required, law degree preferred, and a working knowledge of telecommunications. I met none, absolutely none, of those requirements. My education and experience were in entirely different areas. I asked » Read More
Tis the season for gift-giving! Have you selected one for yourself? Something special that you’ve needed or wanted for a long time? Something that will help you be at your leadership best in 2011? If you’re still searching, maybe there’s something on this list that’s just right for you! An hour a week of self-care. » Read More
I recently made a speech to a group of business people about power. After the talk, a small group gathered where we explored their personal definitions of power: “Power means you’re the boss, and people do what you tell them to do.” “Power is your ability to ensure that things get done.” “Power is all » Read More
I marvel at the amount of time spent: Seeking to define leadership and management. Can we just do the work, focusing on people, principles and results; and not get hung up on labels?
Social media, as with most things in life, can be exploited for personal gain or maximized as a tool for sharing, giving and inspiring others to live to their biggest and best potential. Are you in it to win it – for yourself, or for others? It’s that simple, and that complicated. At one end » Read More
Last week in A Real Keeper: Leadership Lessons from Fishing, I pondered three elements that would infuse the workplace with positive engagement: appreciating failure, building a spirit of community and giving and accepting meaningful feedback. These items work individually (expanding our own skills sets) and collectively (to improve a work environment, a volunteering opportunity, etc.), » Read More
I’m starting with the man in the mirror I’m asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change ~Man in the Mirror, Michael Jackson Leaders use their heads to manage and » Read More
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