Whenever there is uncertainty, we look for answers. We investigate alternatives, and then choose a course of action. Often, however, we are unsatisfied with the results, or have a sinking feeling that we've missed a key piece of information along the way. Albert Einstein had an interesting approach to this: [More]
In an army, every person has a role. The foot soldier is on the front line. The general sets the strategy. But how does the general know what's happening, beyond the front lines? And similarly, how do senior managers understand the impact - and the opportunity - of the newest [More]
If you have ever watched the Oscars, or any other award show for that matter, you know that there are many great nominees, but only one winner. While acting may not be your day job, putting in an Oscar performance is something that everyone can do. Here are some insights, [More]
The answer is "it depends"... on what type of person you are. 1) The Early Adopters (younger professionals, students, tech enthusiasts), use the "channel" of the latest Social media platform to develop real relationships. Especially when the relationships are separated by geography and time zones, many of these relationships would [More]
Have you committed to writing a blog, only to find that you don't quite write as often (or as well) as you'd like to? Or have you decided to use Twitter, only to find that you never really have much to say - let alone time to say it? If [More]
Have you ever been in a situation where a joke you told fell flat? A bit embarrassing perhaps, but you tell yourself that you aren't to blame - the fault lies with those in the audience. And in fact, there is a actually a small modicum of truth to this. [More]
Do you feel bombarded with information? Advertising shouts for your attention wherever you turn. Friends, family and colleagues clamor for your attention. And the books, magazines, blogs, Social Media, and websites that you "must" check every day. Are you approaching an overload condition? We're wired to be curious, and we're [More]
If you're like many people, you will make a New Year's Resolution: start this project, finish that project, exercise more, eat less, etc. Yet despite our best intentions, too often there is little follow-through, and the resolution is quietly abandoned. How can you make your resolutions - or any goal [More]
A common definition of Personal Branding relates to the first impression people have of you. What do your clothes suggest? Do you look friendly, or aggressive? Expressions such as "you only have one chance to make a good first impression" reinforce this definition further. Here's a second definition: what people [More]
Why do some people have such incredible drive, and others seem to just bumble along, rarely achieving their professional goals? To answer this question one need only look at motivation, and how it usually is "achieved" on the job. Most people have annual job goals or objectives. As an example, [More]
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