How many of us pride ourselves in our “ability” to multitask? We think it is an advantage—and maybe it is. But maybe it has gone too far. Let’s face it. … Continue reading Multi-tasking Your Email Could be Hazardous to Your Career Health
Spend a quick Inbox Detox video minute with email productivity expert Marsha Egan while she helps you create effective and efficient email subject lines. Do you know the secret to … Continue reading Email Productivity Video Tip #1 -What’s a Great Subject Line?
Remember the good old days when you sent everyone a reminder letter, maybe stuck a note on a notice board and all your members showed up at your meetings? How … Continue reading The Art of Getting People To Show Up at Meetings
Cell phone usage and texting have grown to a leading factor in automobile accidents. As of this writing only 9 states have legislated against texting while driving. That means that … Continue reading DWT (Driving while Texting) Policy? It is smart business.
Congrats or your appointment as committee chairman! Here’s a little secret… The chairperson is, most of all, a coordinator, energizer and a facilitator. That’s the secret. You say “Duh.” But … Continue reading A New Committee Chairman? Here’s a Little Secret
Some folks feel a bit awkward initiating icebreakers in a group when the group has not used icebreakers before. Not to worry, a little advance work will help gain acceptance … Continue reading Feel Awkward about Introducing Icebreakers?
Why Icebreakers? They set a positive tone for the meeting They give the speaker or chairman an approachable aura They loosen things up They help build relationships They give people … Continue reading Why Icebreakers?
Developing talent is not a one time effort. For organizations to be continually successful, they need to populate vacancies, and move great talent upward continually. This calls for a talent … Continue reading Ask a Coach: Why is a Talent Culture Important to My Organization’s Success?
Here are five steps you can use to develop your leadership bench: First, start by identifying the key positions in the organization. Second. Determine all the skill sets, attitudes and … Continue reading Ask a Coach: How Can I Develop My Leadership “Bench?”
“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, “Make me feel important.” This is a great thought, great advice. Why not … Continue reading Great Advice from Mary Kay…
Heading to a meeting? Going to a business lunch? Meeting someone in his or her office? Pocket the smart phone or cell phone, and turn off the ringer. And keep … Continue reading SMARTPhone On or Off the Table?
