3 Strategies to Connect as a Leader
Clark, my client, stopped by our office unexpected: “I have good news and bad news. The good news first. . . . A couple of partners and I just bought a small telecom—a spinoff of the division I...
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In a world where someone can walk into a restaurant, shopping mall, or school and open fire on hundreds of innocent people, where jobs disappear overnight, where cancer appears suddenly on a scan,...
View ArticleThe Power of a Strong Network
Angela Kubisky, Executive Vice President, Morris County Chamber of CommerceWhat kind of impression are you making in the first 30-seconds of meeting someone new? That is the most powerful question you...
View Article5 Leader Mistakes That Cripple Teams
As a leader, you create the culture that either helps your teams thrive––or barely survive. Obviously, no leader intentionally stalls or stymies a team. But even the best leaders occasionally make...
View ArticleFinding Your Voice As a Leader
Many great corporate and political leaders will tell you that they watched and admired a parent, older sibling, or another family member or friend speak their mind and take charge of difficult...
View Article6 Measures of Emotional Maturity as a Leader
On the good days as leader, you feel like a winning coach at the Super Bowl. On the bad days, you feel as though you’re skiing just a few feet ahead of an avalanche. Most days fall somewhere in...
View ArticleLearning to Love Creative Criticism
Jon Kolko, Author, Creative ClarityCreativity is fundamental to driving the market. It's no longer a word used to describe aesthetics or the "icing on the cake"; creativity is a required competency for...
View Article6 Signs That You're a Micromanager
Nobody I know proudly brags about being a micromanager. Frankly, most vehemently deny the label. Yet the workplace overflows with them. Here’s how to spot them on your team before you give them even...
View Article8 Tips to Increase the ROI of Your Staff Meetings
The COO of my consulting firm years ago used to start staff meetings with 5-15 minutes of small talk. Although he intended to promote socializing, the adverse consequences were late-arrivers,...
View ArticleAre You About to Hire the Wrong Job Applicant? 8 Signs
Piles of applications and résumés represent time to sort through applicants, attempting to match a position with a person’s expertise and skills. It would be so much faster if the unsuitable job...
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