Who Manages You?

Sep 16, 2013 | Business

A couple of weeks ago I met a friend of mine to catch up with how he was doing. He is a wealthy business owner who makes his millions buying and selling companies. Somehow, the discussion drifted to his frustration working with the professionals he uses to execute his...

When You Don’t Get It

Aug 25, 2013 | Business

One of the challenges of leadership is understanding what’s important to others whose behavioral styles are different from yours. What they want and need is different from what you want and need. For instance, some of your staff want challenges, responsibility and the...

Serve For Their Benefit

Jul 15, 2013 | Business

You are in professional service because you enjoy contributing—making a difference. It’s the essence of why you chose and remain in your career. It’s what brings you satisfaction AND you get paid for it. What a deal. Since that’s the case, don’t forget those who...

Who Are You, Really?

Jun 2, 2013 | Business

You’re sitting across from one who is prepared to give you feedback on the couple of areas where your performance is lacking.  You’re not looking forward to it. As you stare at the floor, the meeting begins. “Here are a couple of things that you aren’t paying enough...

Put Yourself Out There

May 19, 2013 | Business

People get up every morning wishing their lives were easier, more interesting, or more fulfilling. Where they are it isn’t enough for them. They want more. This is normal and understandable. The only problem is that they will wake up tomorrow wishing the same thing,...