I’m sure I’m not alone in sending thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan. What they have been through and continue to experience is …
Leadership and Management
These posts focus on workplace leadership and management as part of an overall business strategy.
HOW TO: Capitalize on Complexity
I recently got my hands on the 2010 IBM Global CEO Study titled “Capitalizing on Complexity”. You can download your own copy of the study …
It’s Okay To Repeat Yourself
At a recent conference, the keynote speaker asked participants to discuss a question at their table. I was sitting next to a CEO who said, …
HR Lessons From the Movies
There are business lessons everywhere. I’ve been reminded about business in everything from playing fantasy football to watching Mythbusters. It’s no surprise, then, that you …
Old Doesn’t Mean Dirty
One of the biggest lessons I learned working in the hotel industry was the difference between “old” and “dirty”. My boss, the general manager, would …
6 Tips For a Productive Synergy Call
In today’s business world, we’re regularly invited to participate in phone calls to discuss “synergies.” Back in the day, this was called a networking call. …
National Telework Week – February 2011
This week is the first annual National Telework Week, a week dedicated to individuals that work outside of the traditional office environment. As someone who …
