Why Drucker’s “Managing Oneself” is Incredibly Relevant to Managing Your Career

Every year I read Peter Drucker's classic article, "Managing Oneself," as part of my personal-professional career navigation process. His powerful questions and frank commentary on what we need to do in our careers helps me reorient and reset on my priorities and activities. I've added five questions of my own that are relevant in our emerging world.

For Success, Cultivate a Communication Style that Shows You Care

From feedback and coaching discussions to interchanges with coworkers who can say, “Yes” or “No” to your requests for resources, process changes, budgetary allocations or fresh ideas, there’s no end to the critical communication situations we encounter at work. I find that just a few common-sense, authentic communication tactics improve your success and strengthen your credibility as well.

How To Succeed When You’re Working With a Coach

If you’re fortunate enough to be working with a coach in your professional or personal life, know that there’s a formula for success with this endeavor. Success starts with the right mindset—a beginner’s mind—and the commitment to listening, processing, and applying and experimenting with yourself and your behaviors daily. In other words, it’s hard work. Here are five additional ideas that will help you succeed:

By |2019-01-06T10:22:02-06:00January 6th, 2019|Career, Emerging Leaders, Just One Thing|0 Comments

Ripple Effects

Sometimes we're reminded that our actions in the present create someone else's backstories and memories. As a leader and manager, you have the unique opportunity to directly impact the lives and careers of the people you encounter. Make certain your impact on people ripples positively through time.

By |2018-12-18T09:08:37-06:00December 18th, 2018|Just One Thing, Leadership|2 Comments

Leadership Caffeine™—Success: It’s All in the Cause

It's not hard to identify the ingredients essential for success on a team or in an organization. Yet, manifesting a group wildly motivated to succeed is the real issue. To do this, there must be a cause that serves as the catalyst and driver. Your numbers, goals, quarterly targets, and emotional or logical pleas aren't enough. The right cause brings teams to life.

By |2018-11-27T07:54:14-06:00November 19th, 2018|Just One Thing, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change|0 Comments

Leadership Power-Up—Make Time to Think Deeply

There's ample science to conclude that we're lousy at multi-tasking and alternatively, that taking time to reflect improves our self-efficacy and ability to learn. Unfortunately, most of us work in and contribute to a perpetual tornado of activities in our daily lives. It's imperative for your well-being and effectiveness to find opportunities to simply pause and think deeply.

How to Regain Control When The Job Hits Overload

Almost every professional navigates periods of extreme busyness. However, when the workload turns into perpetual overload, motivation flies out the window and productivity and quality (not to mention enjoyment) disappear. In this article, we look at the primary causes of workplace overload and offer some ideas for you to regain control.

By |2018-10-14T19:43:09-05:00October 11th, 2018|Art of Managing, Career, Just One Thing, Leadership|0 Comments
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