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How to Navigate an Unexpected Job Loss
A surprise (and likely involuntary) job loss presents some very real challenges, especially in a super competitive job market. Before you start to panic and […]
How to Move Up the Chain of Command in your Organization
Before you can set ambitious career goals, you need to understand the responsibilities of each level of leadership. Working your way up from director/manager to […]
How to Lead for Innovation
Part of your job as a leader is to create the conditions for innovation within your organization. Innovations don’t always work right from the start, […]
How to Step Up your Leadership Game in 2025
Great leaders in 2025 (and beyond) must be able to adapt to rapid changes in the economy, technology, and workforce dynamics. The responsibilities of (and […]
Surrounding Yourself With People Who Matter
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. —Epictetus As 2024 winds to a […]
Psyching Yourself Up for the Final Push
December is here—and that means we have less than a month left to finish up our projects for 2024. How are you feeling about that? […]
Getting in the Right Frame of Mind to Deliver Difficult Feedback
Feedback is the breakfast of champions. —Ken Blanchard I’m a firm believer in the power of feedback in the workplace. After all, how can […]
Better Leadership through Better People Management
Leadership is influence. -John C. Maxwell Bill Bradley declared, “Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.” You don’t do that “unlocking” by putting […]
Better Leadership through Trust
You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible. —Anton Chekhov An effective leader must possess strong skills in several key areas, […]
How to Survive Air Travel
Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price. —Amelia Earhart Traveling by plane has never been […]
