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
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?
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!
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
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?
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
So much to do — so little time to do it all. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard exasperated people lament that they just don’t know … Continue reading How to Get it All Done
Trust is a cornerstone of success. It takes years to build trust, and only minutes to destroy it. Not that the solution is a quick one, but these two words … Continue reading Two Words to Repair Broken Trust
Want to know the two most motivational words in the English language? THANK YOU. Whoa. You might think “thank you” is used for appreciation, not motivation. We say “thank … Continue reading The Two Most Motivational Words in the English Language
Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. – Shakespeare
I’d like to propose that we begin Email Savings Time! On a daily basis, knowledge workers (basically anyone who works on a computer) handle an average of about 110 emails. They … Continue reading Gain An Hour Per Day With Email Savings Time!
