Own Your Career Success: Recognize & Value Your Talents
I read with great interest a Forbes.com article titled “6 Hidden Assumptions That Destroy Your Chances For Career Happiness.” While I agreed with all of author Kathy Caprino’s points, it was Assumption 5 that really stuck in my mind: Assumption 5: “Other people are...
The Art of Business Storytelling: A Vital Skill You Need to Master
Let’s delve a bit deeper into one of the most important presentations skills anyone can master -- one you definitely need in your presentation tool kit. I’m talking about the art of storytelling, and business storytelling in particular. Why is this such an important...
Presenting to a Hostile Audience? Turn it to Your Advantage & Stay in Control
You’re giving an important presentation to audience members who might not be entirely sympathetic. Maybe it’s delivering news of downsizing, or a reduction in hours. Maybe it’s sharing bad sales statistics. Or, maybe it’s trying to sell an idea for change that’s not...
“Killer” Presentations?
Do you deliver "killer" presentations, or do they "kill" you? I recently read a Harvard Business Review article called “How to Give a Killer Presentation.” Here are some key takeaways... Chris Anderson, the curator of TED Talks, first tells the story of a...
7 Tips to Conquer Workplace Conflict
How do you handle conflict in the workplace? Some people are combative, some are over-reactive, some are immediately on the offensive, some are evasive, some are defensive, and some have a private little meltdown in the supply closet or bathroom -- then emerge...
June 26th is National Handshake Day
This Thursday, June 26, is National Handshake Day. So, time to ensure that yours is the best it can be. Handshakes have been around practically since the birth of civilization, and were originally a way to prove that you had no weapons in your hand when meeting...
The Real Secret to Happiness at Work
“You simply cannot craft a successful, rewarding and happy career or life if you don’t know yourself deeply, intimately and fearlessly.” This outstanding line comes from an article I just read on the always inspiring Forbes.com website. The title of the article is...
Training: Fix Skills Gap Impacting Manufacturers’/Others’ Success
I recently read yet another article about U.S. employers complaining that they have jobs available but can’t seem to find skilled workers to fill them. Accenture posted a news release last month about a study it conducted with The Manufacturing Institute: “Skills...
Does Your Company Meet Core Needs?
As a manager, are you excited to get to work each day? Do you believe that what you are doing makes a difference? According to a new article in CEO.com, "Why You Hate Work," many people in the United States, from every level within a company -- right up to the CEO --...
Business/Career Goals: Change From Old School to New School Thinking
The way that businesses operate is changing in many ways. Concepts about effective leadership are changing, as is the prevalence of flex-time, shared jobs, working virtually from home, and the need to influence with or without authority based on a title or pay grade....