Leadership development & business development tools

ShareIt’s tough to move forward when you’re confused or immobilized by fear.  The natural tendency is to lay low and do nothing, but that just keeps you stuck.  When you confront a big hairy goal, the secret is to move forward even if you’re not sure how you’re going to get there.
I experienced something yesterday [...]

ShareMany people think that leaders are born, not made and that if they aren’t officially a Manager, Director, Executive Directory, Vice President, President or CEO, that they are really a leader.
I beg to differ.  Leadership is a set of specific behaviors that can be learned.
Here are seven keys I believe are critical to transforming ordinary [...]

ShareIt’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of responding to all of the urgent requests you get.  If that’s all you do, you could be putting your livelihood at risk.
Early in my career, I worked at the worldwide headquarters for Kraft Foods as the Corporate Recruiter.  The VP of HR gave everyone [...]

ShareGreat leadership is the display of a combination of tools, skills and behaviors.  It isn’t the result of position power or personality.  Consequently, it can be learned and demonstrated.
Think of the great leaders you’ve known.  I’ll bet they demonstrated most if not all of these skills.
Here’s my list of the top tools, skills and behaviors.
1. [...]

ShareIf you’re like most of my coaching clients, you probably feel like you’re scampering around like a roadrunner – with too much to do in the time you have to get it done.
If that’s the case, read on, this article is all about improving your productivity and getting more meaningful work accomplished with the time [...]