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Leadership Caffeine™: In the Face of Strong Headwinds, Learn to Tack

May 2, 2011

We face dozens of moments every day where instinct tells us to turn straight into the wind and apply brute force to solve problems, resolve squabbles and keep people moving. Sometimes, our instinct is wrong. Instead of offering a quick solution or mandating an end to squabbling, effective leaders adjust their course by learning to tack. Here are 5 ideas to help you learn this valuable skill when facing significant headwinds in the workplace…

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Trust, Performance and Your Success

Apr 28, 2011

Much of who we are and what we do in our professional lives is built on an unforgiving foundation of trust. Trust is hard earned and those bestowing trust do so slowly, carefully and tentatively, all the while testing for reasons to pull back and guard this precious personal asset. True trust is rare in the workplace. It’s also critical for high performance.

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The Millennial View: Why Job Hunting is Like Dating

Apr 27, 2011

Job searching is like dating and I can relate to these feelings because for the past couple of months I have been trying to transition into a new career. It hasn’t been easy and sometimes it feels like I stand a better chance of scoring a date with Katy Perry than I would to land a new job – ok I’m exaggerating. Here are four thoughts on why job searching is similar to dating:

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Trying Not to Fail Is Not the Same As Striving for Success

Apr 20, 2011

There’s a definite difference between focusing on not failing versus striving for success. Somewhere buried beneath the baggage and stress of the past few years, you had a sense of purpose that fueled your efforts. Whether it was providing for others or an intense desire to change the world, it’s important to scrape off the muck and recall that sense of greater mission.

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Leadership Caffeine™: Is it Time for a Leadership Break?

Apr 18, 2011

If you’ve been in a formal leadership role for awhile, it’s healthy to assess whether the stress fractures you are feeling or showing, might just be in need of some healing time. Here are 5 questions and answers that might suggest you need a leadership break:

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Leadership Caffeine™: Coping with Workplace Critics

Apr 4, 2011

I’ve yet to accomplish anything worth a damn when I didn’t have a fair number of critics lined up and all too happy to tell me why I was out of my mind. It’s a fair bet you’ve seen this before as well. In my experience, the more audacious and creative the idea, program or strategy, the more vocal the critics become. Here are five ideas to help you cope with the worst of your workplace critics.

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Management Week in Review for April 2, 2011

Apr 2, 2011

Every week, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week. This week’s selections feature content on: moving forward, taking steps to ensure that your company will appeal to the best and brightest of the Facebook Generation and some thoughts on Enchantment with Guy Kawasaki along with some new productivity tools. Enjoy!

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The Millennial View: Public Speaking Doesn’t Suck

Mar 31, 2011

This week’s Millennial View by Eric Rodriguez offers encouragement to younger professionals on why, “Public Speaking Doesn’t Suck.” Eric is the voice of The Millennial View here at Management Excellence, offering ideas and insights for early career professionals in or entering the workforce.

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Management Week in Review for March 26, 2011

Mar 26, 2011

Every week, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week. This week’s selections feature content on hard working CEOs, the importance of stories as tools for persuasion and the difficult choices people are facing in some toxic workplaces. Enjoy!

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