Learning

Learn Now. Learn Later. Develop Successful Organizational Change Skills Early.

Posted by on Jul 31, 2013

It is never to early to begin learning skills that are useful throughout your personal and professional life. Here are 2 opportunities via Northwestern University: The 39th Annual Career Day for Girls, and the National High School Institute.

Read More

A Choice: Flee the Scene During Organizational Change

Posted by on Jul 15, 2013

The organizational change underway is making you feel miserable. But instead of moving on elsewhere, what else can you do? Here are 3 activities for you to make the most of an imperfect situation.

Read More

Clenched Fists Work Well in Cage Fighting, Not in Organizational Change

Posted by on Jun 30, 2013

When roles and boundaries are tested and redefined during organizational change, communication snafus can raise tension and conflicts. What questions can you ask to diffuse the strain? Here are 4 key questions for you to gain better role clarity from your boss.

Read More

Step Out of the Shade and Into Your Talents

Posted by on May 15, 2013

As leaders, we may face situations where we cannot hire any more talent to ensure project success. How then can we work with what we have got? Ask these 4 questions of your current resource to uncover the many hidden talents among your leaders, team members, even within yourself.

Read More

Using Values to Guide Business Strategy, Keep Employees Engaged and Grow Your Business

Posted by on Apr 15, 2013

Harvard Professor Kanter highlights a new model for companies to rise above the global economic crisis - to serve society, reward shareholders and employees. So why must values be part of this model? These 4 key points bring values into business strategy, employee engagements and business growth.

Read More

Bumble Bees, Airplanes Helping NOLA Minority Youth Soar

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013

 "Aerodynamically the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway." Mary Kay Ash, (1918-2001), pioneer for women in business   About one year ago, Captain Barrington Irving took off from Opa Locka airport inside the cockpit of Inspiration II, a plane built entirely by Miami high school students in the Experience Aviation Build & Soar Summer Program.   How cool would it be to be the program manager helping the minority youth of Baton Rouge and New Orleans build and soar?   That opportunity for the right person crossed my desk today. Contact name and email is...

Read More

Get and Make a Living: [Insert Reward]. Give and Make a Life: Priceless

Posted by on Feb 15, 2013

Many who share their time and experience are often pleasantly surprised to receive much more than their perceived givings. Just where can I start if I am interested to enrich the lives of those around me? Check out these 3 actionable items to connect with someone.

Read More

What to Ask the Person in the Mirror

Posted by on Jan 31, 2013

The higher you are in the company, the fewer opportunities exist for honest and direct feedback. So can you really know how you are doing as a leader? Robert Kaplan recommends self-assessing (reflecting on) your performance as a leader and manager. Find out how you can do so periodically!

Read More

Know Thy Partner: Three Client Types and How to Work With Them

Posted by on Jan 15, 2013

An interesting perspective to consider of the outset of each 'client' and / or organizational change.

Read More

Scholarships for College and Graduate School

Posted by on Dec 31, 2012

Here is a list of 51 scholarships for college and graduate school, to support those looking to further their education.

Read More