Confidence
Building a Brand
Managing your professional image is vital for your career success. Follow these simple steps to build your brand. Clearly identify your strengths, skills and values. Own your dramatic difference. Stay current in your domain of expertise and share your knowledge. Develop and maintain a strong professional network of colleagues and mentors. Proactively seek feedback to… Continue Reading Building a Brand
Read MoreIt Pays to Advertise
Early in my career, I was reminded several times by my father that “it pays to advertise”. This fatherly advice was not an encouragement to brag or strive to always be the center of attention. Instead, I learned the importance of staying in my leaders’ line of sight so they were aware of my ideas… Continue Reading It Pays to Advertise
Read MorePushing Back
One of the hallmarks of leadership is having the confidence to push back. In doing so, we give voice to our unique perspective on an issue. When everyone around the table seems to be agreeing on everything, one can surmise that there are differing points of view that are not surfacing. Groupthink can lead a… Continue Reading Pushing Back
Read MoreThe Role of Humility
At the core of Servant Leadership is the concept of humility. While traditional Bosses view leadership as a means of getting people to do what they want, Servant Leaders see opportunities to serve others. Developing their people, creating connections and getting out of the way are some of the approaches often pursued by Servant Leaders.… Continue Reading The Role of Humility
Read MoreThe 7 Fires of the Day
How many of us spend too much time, day in and day out, attending to the “7 fires of the day”? Many of my clients bemoan the fact that the big projects never seem to get the attention they require for meaningful accomplishment. Other newsletters and time-management gurus offer tons of advice, including: Don’t start… Continue Reading The 7 Fires of the Day
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