No matter how much individuals like their jobs, they’re entitled to be paid. Years ago the company my father was an executive with was purchased in a hostile takeover. The new owners were unable to deliver the paychecks on payday. Their response was, “They’ll just have to wait ‘til Monday.” “My people can’t wait until [Read more…]
Leaders Listen
Last week I shared with you a top CEO’s belief that his ability to listen is the key to his success. Throughout the week I continued to think about the topic of leadership and found myself going back to an author I have admired for years. John Maxwell is considered an expert in the area of leadership. He speaks on the [Read more…]
It Takes More than Money to Retain Good People
Who needs to learn to say “thank you” and praise the work of associates? According to a recent Wall Street Journal article the partners of the prestigious law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. (To read responses to the article go to the WSJ Law Blog.) The situation was so troublesome partners were educated with a slide presentation about the topic. Are they the only? Is this problem industry specific? Absolutely not. [Read more…]
The Sorry State of Apologies
All of us make mistakes, say things we didn’t mean, forget, or are rude when we may not have intended to be. Experience has taught me most people don’t intentionally harm others but once they do, they’re reluctant, or find it difficult, to take responsibility for the damage. [Read more…]
Is Your Best Employee About to Quit?
The job market in many parts of the United States and the world is shifting for the better. I have a number of clients and colleagues who are voluntarily choosing to make a move, often for more money and a better title. It should put all of us who work with and for others on constant alert. [Read more…]
How Not to Get Laid Off Part II
Having been on both sides of the layoff table I can tell you with great confidence that few employment decisions are based strictly on contribution or goal attainment. Don’t get me wrong, making money for the firm is important, doing superior work is essential; however, there is that less tangible side, which often determines what column your name gets placed in. This article’s tips address some of those softer, less obvious issues, on how not to get laid off. [Read more…]
Let Them Know Who You Are
CEO, Ivy grad, mid-50s. Loves, French Gothic, Italian Renaissance. Looking for extremely intelligent, intellectually challenging woman. Photo a must.
This ad in New York Magazine caught my attention, enticed me to write a note (but not send a photo), and helped me find the man who has held my heart for 18 years. As some of you know this is how I met my husband Arthur. [Read more…]
Do People Hate Work and the Workplace?
There has been considerable buzz about an article that appeared in the New York Times. It has the provocative title, “Why You Hate Work.” It followed on the coattails of recent Harvard Business Review covers touting “A Great Place to Work” and “Work vs. Life: Forget about Balance — You Have to Make Choices.” The question is, why now and what can we do to straighten the course? [Read more…]
Heard about the Herd?
I mentioned in last week’s Competitive Edge Report that I had attended a four-day Information Marketing Summit in Atlanta. Initially I thought the takeaways might only be for my entrepreneurial clients but after further examination it has become clear to me that the ideas are just as applicable in a corporate setting as they are for a sole practitioner. [Read more…]
What Do I Really Want and How Can I Find It?
I was working with an executive coaching client the other day developing a strategy for the next steps in her career. For reasons unclear to me, I thought our discussion was off course. Was I not asking the right questions? Not hearing the underlying comments or insights? Influencing her answers by showing some form of judgment or perspective? All were possible. The challenge was how to get to the meat of the issues. It dawned on me to make the problem visual. [Read more…]
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