“The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win. Everyone wants to win but not everyone wants to prepare to win.” Bobby Knight, legendary basketball coach Poor delivery can diminish great content. Great delivery can make even a boring or difficult topic sparkle. In a presentation you usually... Continue Reading →
It's often referred to as "bringing your A-game". Or, being an "A-player". Or staying on top of your game". What is it?
When someone first told me that I needed to do a better job of managing up, I rolled my eyes. To me, it sounded like “be more manipulative.” Or it implied that I needed to behave in a way that was not genuine. But I came to realize that it was something else altogether and... Continue Reading →
Google “passion” or “purpose” and you will find hundreds of consultants and articles defining what they mean and their importance to your career. As you would expect, no two define them exactly the same and in fact, often define them in completely opposing terms. In company seminars and training sessions people are often asked to... Continue Reading →
Your path to career success may require a detour… Continue Reading →
How to present or speak effectively to a group can be learned. It's a skill you can develop. Like shooting free throws, do it enough, with the right technique, and you will get pretty good at it, even under pressure. Presence is different. It's not something you do, it's something you have. Presence is about... Continue Reading →
"People" people often define the culture of organizations. What if you are not a people person? You need a strategy to be sure that your value is noticed and rewarded.
The bot on your team.
The number one thing you can do to sustain your success at work is to pay attention to how you manage your relationships - internal and external. Surprise the people who are most important to your success.
Why we may not know what we are communicating
We often see ourselves differently than others see us. How you answer the question, “what do you do?” says a lot about how you see yourself and want others to see you
Many people mistakenly believe that their talent, drive or results will speak for themselves
Technology is being integrated into who we are
According to an article in the Economist, Cicero, writing in 44 B.C. came up with about a dozen rules for conversation. All of them are enduring and relevant today. One in particular is a favorite of top executives: never interrupt. In my experience with executives at dozens of large organizations, CEOs are less likely to... Continue Reading →