Your Moldy Reputation

Jul 1, 2012 | Business

You have a stinky mold-pile in the corner of your office. You try to ignore it and may have become accustomed to the putrid odor.  But others can smell it. How did you get such a mess? It probably went like this: When you were in a planning meeting and a project was...

The Enjoyment of Fulfillment

Jun 24, 2012 | Business

Think about where you were 6 months ago. Not just technically, but regarding your ability to manage yourself, your clients, your staff, your firm. What have you been focusing on and developing so that you are better now than you were then? If you’re like most, you...

Don’t Dupe Yourself

May 6, 2012 | Business

Don’t you just hate it when someone is trying to pull something over you? Whether it’s a sales pitch or lame excuse, it’s irritating because they think you’re stupid; as if you can’t see through their foolishness. Well, don’t go too far down that road, because you do...

The Most Difficult to Manage

Jul 10, 2011 | Business

Of all the things you have to manage, the most difficult is yourself. You cause yourself more grief, problems and difficulties than anything or anyone else around you. Face it—you just refuse to be managed. You know what you should do but you’re resistant. You make up...

How’s Your Rep?

Mar 14, 2010 | Uncategorized

As a professional, one of your most valuable assets is your reputation—how others perceive you. While it may appear a bit soft compared to the hard evidence of your technical capabilities, it is just as important. In fact, maybe more so, because people will do...