“The only way to make a many trustworthy is to trust him.” – Stinson Sometimes this is hard to do… But the alternative is worse.
Advice on Trust…
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Must Watch Video – The Travesty of Teleconference Meetings
If you’ve ever been on a teleconference meeting, you have experienced the odd frustrations involved with the interplay on the call. This video capsulizes it… SOOOO well. I couldn’t stop … Continue reading Must Watch Video – The Travesty of Teleconference Meetings
How to Play Politics – The RIGHT Way
Do You Play “Positive Politics?” How many of you have heard the expression “positive politics?” This is the opposite negative politics, which we’ll describe below. As you go up the … Continue reading How to Play Politics – The RIGHT Way
How Do I Motivate Others to Want to Improve?
I get this question a lot – “How Do I Motivate Others to Want to Improve?” The age old response is that you can’t. You can’t motivate others to want to … Continue reading How Do I Motivate Others to Want to Improve?
Beware the gossiper!
There is a Spanish proverb that says “He who gossips to you will gossip about you.” I have found this to be right on the money. Gossips don’t turn it … Continue reading Beware the gossiper!
7 Reasons Volunteering is Healthy for Your Career
Voluntarism is such a great way to “give back” and to help improve the world around you. As you embark on furthering your causes, let’s not forget that your acts … Continue reading 7 Reasons Volunteering is Healthy for Your Career
Leaders: How Vulnerable are You?
It took me a long time to realize that vulnerability is actually a very important leadership trait. I always thought I had to be “perfect” for my employees and co-workers. … Continue reading Leaders: How Vulnerable are You?
Samuel Johnson on Managing Objections
“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be first overcome.” No matter how great the idea is, someone will object. Use your inner clout to overcome the roadblock.
Your Deadly Inbox
This sounds like it’s going to be a lecture on phishing scams or spam email, but that’s not the case at all. This is a warning on the hidden dangers … Continue reading Your Deadly Inbox
Quote on Fearing Criticism…
“Fearing criticism is fearing progress” If you have ever avoided doing something because you feared criticism, you may have held yourself back. Do you agree?
Emailing while on the Phone – NOT Smart!!!
We all have tried it. Knock off a few emails while on a phone call… As Dr. Phil would say, “How’d that work for ya?” Bottom line –It doesn’t work. … Continue reading Emailing while on the Phone – NOT Smart!!!
