Scientists have identified five ways in which we are hardwired that strongly influence how we think and make decisions. We may not even be aware that we are using these shortcuts to make decisions because they are subconscious or intuitive to us. Becoming aware of our biases can help us make better decisions. Rational versus [...]
Career Management
You’ve unwrapped your gifts, returned from an airport where you probably spent more time than at your intended destination and are ready to begin the New Year. You’re filled with a resolve to… to do what? Why? And how differently will you do it? If you’ve had a little breathing space during the holidays you [...]
“Frank needs some help and no one here seems to be able to get through to him.“ I asked Frank’s boss to describe the problem. His response told me more about what it wasn’t than what it was. “Frank’s not rude or withdrawn; he’s not outspoken or overbearing. He never gets angry. The guy is [...]
Guest Author: Michele Woodward The phone rings. The voice on the other end of the line is usually an experienced, successful person who is at the end of their rope. They say something like, “I really need to find a new job. I can’t continue to work here – it’s toxic. I have the boss [...]
Frank strode into the room like he owned it. He was tall, imposing, and downright charming. As soon as we sat down, it was another matter. He cut to the chase: his direct reports were all wrong and his peers were all stupid. He had managed to the bottom line, had pushed his people hard. [...]
What do you do well? Most people don’t know, athough at first blush, they’ll tell you that they do. What they are really clear about, is what they aren’t doing well. That helps, but it’s the long way of getting where you need to be. Knowing your strengths and the contributions that you make to [...]
Guest Author: Michele Woodward The Old Rules The old rules went something like this: you take a job in a hierarchical, structured, stable organization with a solid bricks and mortar business model- and stay there for thirty-plus years, moving up the ladder and getting pay raises according to the rules, until you retire with pension and benefits [...]
Many job seekers start the hunt with a positive sense of urgency. You do all the right things, in the right order, and when weeks turn into months and nothing happens, you lose your way along with your energy. If you’re bumping, slumping, and sputtering, it’s time to get back to basics. Resume: The longer [...]
Heads up, friends and neighbors. Companies are reorganizing and if you’re working for them you know what that means: the earth is going to move under your feet. If you want to keep your balance even as those around you might be losing theirs, think about what you want to do, what you say and [...]
Growing the Business – an entrepreneur’s goal Do you know how successful businesses grow and which leadership skills keep their growth on track? Ongoing research has determined the stages every successful business passes through as well as the leadership skills necessary to prevent stalling or retrenchment. Does your organization have the talent it needs to [...]