I wanted to talk about laughter today, as right now we seem to overflowing with things to worry about.
I read an article awhile back about the relationship between laughter and productivity that stated,
Read More“People are more productive right after they have been laughing”.
Well it’s the new year, and the new year often comes with a desire to renew, change or improve something in our work and life.
One of the things I find so interesting (and mostly annoying) is that just because you decide you want do something new or better, the rest of the world does not back off and start behaving in a less challenging, tempting or unreasonable way. Read More
The thing that keeps many companies from scaling is that they try to keep doing everything that they started.
This is common occurrence because early in the life of the company, you kind of have to do everything. Read More
Those of you who are members of my Executive Mentoring Group might have noticed that I sign off the weekly challenge emails with the word, “Avanti!”
I’d like to take a minute to explain this because I love this word for a number of reasons. Read More
Through my work, I talk to many people (exeucitves, mid-level managers, and individuals) in many different companies and industries, and the one issue that seems epidemic, is that people are all too busy.
I see three underlying issues that cause people to get and stay too busy. Read More
I was having a conversation recently with a client who was asking my advice on interviewing for a key position on her staff.
She asked me how to know during an interview whether you can truly trust a person to deliver what you need in the role. Read More
Think about the difference between the work you intend to do as an executive, and how you actually get to spend your time.
I have never met a CEO who was not surprised at how much time they DON’T get to spend running the company. Read More
One of the big aha’s of my career as a business executive, is that no one actually listens to you!
As executives, we like to think that when we have just announced a compelling new strategy, initiative, or transformation, that people not only listened, but have internalized it, and are ready to take action. Read More
I wanted to use the blog this week to share with you the exciting news that I am launching my new Executive Mentoring Group.
This is an extension to the membership program that so many of you have participated in over the past 10 years. Read More
A few years ago, I read an article that really stuck with me. I can’t find it again now, but let me paraphrase and share with you the part that stood out.
