Leadership Development

Do you buy the ‘suitcase’ theory of happiness at work and in life?

August 1, 2019
“Every suitcase represents a problem that can be picked up and lugged around with you all day. Most people can’t help themselves but to pick up a couple. And the suitcases weigh us down.”

1-Minute Strategies: September ’19

August 1, 2019
Evaluate your avatar … Wait, those weren’t real dinosaurs? … You’re not really high up at all! … The real Mr. Darcy … First (animals) in flight

Are you the jerk at work?

July 24, 2019
We all work with toxic people. If you’re doing the following, you could unwittingly be one of them.

Oh, these people…

July 11, 2019
Q. Over the years I’ve become more annoyed by certain idiosyncrasies in others: fidgeting, casual tardiness, whispery voices, terrible grammar, etc. Little things like this make me seethe. How do I snap out of it?

Do your job badly, make $$$

July 11, 2019
Sometimes, a job title brings rewards no matter what. Here are five examples of business titans who failed but cashed in doing it.

Terms to define your leadership style

July 11, 2019
What is your leadership style, and what other styles might be beneficial to your business? Here are some quick descriptors of individual techniques.

3 tips for relaxing work travel

July 11, 2019
3 tips to keep in mind.

Entering a new leadership role

July 11, 2019
There are a lot of resources out there to help leaders become better. But what if you’re preparing to first enter a leadership role? Here are some things to remember as you’re readying to transition.

Whip your home office into shape

July 11, 2019
The name of the game in a home office is minimizing distraction. Here’s a guide to creating the most beneficial environment.

Look hard at yourself and your business … then keep looking

July 11, 2019
In his book The Messy Middle, Scott Belskey asserts that “The only ‘sustainable competitive advantage’ in business is self-awareness.” Here’s a summation of his ideas in his valuable grounding chapter.