Be Proactive
Early in my career I encountered several occurrences when my boss came running after I had gotten off course, headed down a road that wasn’t going to bring the results needed. I was headed toward (or already in) failure! To be honest, it p—-d me off, because my deviation off course could have been prevented […]
The Best Value a True Leader Should Have
Leaders aren’t born; they are made—tempered, tested, and honed. For a true leader to shine, they must have the proper values to make them the most effective leader for a team. Members of the team look up to the leader, so the leader must have the ability to communicate well if they wish to keep […]
I Have a Problem and Don’t Know How to Fix It!
If you have ever had a problem, you just have to listen to this episode of the Manager Mojo Podcast today with Marshall Goldsmith. We are each a product of our environment, both good and bad. The better question is, how is that environment affecting us in becoming the person we desire to be? In […]
Are You a Teacher or a Dictator?
Most people will immediately answer a teacher. But, whether you are new to management or have been there a while, it is quite common for me to see people in leadership positions dictating and commanding their team rather than teaching and coaching them. What’s the difference and why does it matter? When you are telling […]
Use Publicity as You Climb the Ladder
Most of us understand publicity as the process to communicate a product/service, such as when a business issues a press release about a noteworthy development. But have you ever considered how you could use the techniques of PR to further your career? Jill Lublin is an expert in that area. The author of several books […]
What is My Job?
‘What is my job?’ is a question we should be asking ourselves on a regular basis. It is far too common that we get caught up in the DOING of stuff, and we lose sight of what we are truly paid to do – get results. But you need to be clear on what results […]
Effective Communication: The Key to Greater Leadership?
Almost all the leaders in the world have one thing in common; the need for effective communication. They are often asked to speak in front of an audience. In any organization, there will always be times when a leader needs to talk; in fact, it might be one of the most important skills an aspiring […]
Create Bonds of Trust in Your Business
It is easy and exciting to have dreams of becoming the next Facebook, Apple or Microsoft, but before you chart that course be sure to listen to this podcast where I have a discussion with Eric Milliken, attorney, who offers wise advice from formation to business development, funding, contract negotiations, etc. Keep your business healthy […]
How Do You Play a Game if You Don’t Know the Rules?
It’s a common situation. We’re told ‘Congratulations, you’re the new (title)!’ and you feel you’re being rewarded for the good job you’ve been doing. So you keep doing it, only to realize that your boss never clarified the additional responsibilities (rules!) this new position required until they pointed out you hadn’t done them. Unfortunately it’s […]
Public Speaking? Just Shoot Me!
Public Speaking? Just Shoot Me! Are you afraid of public speaking? Statistics show that most of us would rather die than speak in front of a group. We all have those voices in the back of our head telling us we aren’t good enough, we’re going to ‘screw up big time,’ or that no one […]