Are You On The List?

Apr 6, 2015 | Business

When you go on a trip, you glance more frequently at two of your dashboard indicators than the others. The first is your fuel gauge, which updates you on your power resource. The second is your speedometer that monitors your progress. These two indicators are...

Boil To Average

Mar 3, 2013 | Business

You’ve heard the adage of how to boil a frog. By increasing the water temperature over time, the frog loses its ability to accurately ascertain the true temperature and finds itself in real hot water. (Sorry, couldn’t resist). Your career is no different. You’ve...

The Executive Function

Aug 19, 2012 | Business

Last week I said I would ask you if you put into practice at least one discipline to advance your status and improve your professional fulfillment. I changed my mind. If you didn’t do anything, you are a mindless slug. I’m more interested in interacting with those who...

Give Better Feedback

Aug 15, 2011 | Business

One of the management responsibilities you have is to give feedback to your staff. It’s part of your job, whether you want it or not. Over the years, you’ve developed a particular style that matches your behavioral profile. If you aren’t careful, you can rely on your...

The Hard Work

Aug 7, 2011 | Business

It’s been said before that not all of your work hours are created equal, even though you bill them as if they were. Many of your hours are what I call “factory” hours. You know, the time you spend going through the normal routine, following the procedures and exerting...