Working with Sandy
One of the Most Interesting Facets of Teaching is…
With the privilege of teaching, I am on the different end of the learning spectrum but with the same results. Lot of fun. Lots of questions and situations to consider. Here’s to lifelong learning.
Read MoreHow Have I Failed Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
We should expect to encounter many failures along the way of transformative changes. How many ways can failure work for you? Read about introducing the concept of "failing is a good thing" into your meetings to lead your organization.
Read MoreA Little Dramatic, A Little Pragmatic
You need both marketing and execution during an organizational change. But you will need to cater the dramatic/ pragmatic recipe to your audience for successful organizational change.
Read MoreCollaboration
How do you collaborate as a leader? Try tossing out a idea that has yet to be fully 'baked'. See what and how others will take that idea to a level and place you could not have dreamed.
Read MoreIs it Possible to Teach Emotional Intelligence?
Intangibles such as soft skills and emotional intelligence truly separate managers from effective leaders. How can you recognize and positively manage your emotions and those of others in groups. Read these 2 action steps to develop the soft skills via reflection exercises and modeling.
Read MoreHow do you best display ‘kingly politeness’?
What does punctuality mean to and for you? Read more from the coaches of sales leaders. Just in a nutshell: Punctuality is a sign of respect – respect for your time and the time of the person you’re meeting.
Read MoreManaging vs. Leading: Is there a difference? Northern Trust’s Bill Osborn thinks there is
Check out this video clip by Bill Osborn (Northern Trust CEO in 1995), as he talks about leading versus managing, along with communications, service and work-life balance.
Read MorePeople Never Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care.
Organizational change management is part art, part science, and executed one person at a time. Read this story impacted by Maxwell's quote. What matters most is to show you care!
Read MoreSurvey: Most Companies Do Poor to Average Job Integrating New Managers
Why do companies falter when integrating newly recruited managers and executives into their organizations? Here are 3 key areas to offer support that would improve the performance and retention of newly recruited managers.
Read MorePODCAST: What’s the word on the street for Senior IT professionals?
What do senior IT folks need to do best to work effectively with their peers across the business? Check out this podcast between Jim Stroud (technical sourcing consultant with Microsoft) and I, as we chat about the L’s and the M’s of technology and business alignment.
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