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 Unacceptable Manager

Jan 27, 2013 | Business

Question: What do you do when you have underperformers? Answer: You give them a poor evaluation and tell them they have to do better. Makes sense; seems right. I can understand and accept a low evaluation rating for those who underperform. But what I can’t accept is...

Why They Are Different

Nov 25, 2012 | Business

Do you ever wonder why the top performers are better than you are? Are they more talented? More skilled? More motivated? Better DNA? Actually, none of these. But they are more of something. They are more disciplined. They have intentionally worked on developing their...

“To-do” or “To-K”?

Nov 11, 2012 | Business

Everyone has a to-do list. You know, it’s the list you use to make sure you don’t forget things and the place you get satisfaction when you cross off something you complete. Your list may be long or short, but you have one. You also have another list. Sometimes it’s...

Code In The Office

Oct 14, 2012 | Business

Over the years and being in so many firms, I’m struck by how each office has its own code of meaning. Everyone knows the real meaning, but there is a penchant to hide behind a code so the real meaning can exist without having to face it. Here are some universal codes...