How many times have you looked at someone’s social media page and thought, “Wow, they are doing so well -- my life doesn’t even compare”? Maybe they were ringing the bell at the NYSE, checking in at the Ritz Carlton, or becoming Global Vice President of…. I have found myself doing that at times. ... Read More »
Communication
Three Questions To Ask Yourself When Receiving Feedback
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” Bill Gates Throughout my career -- and my married life -- I have received a lot of feedback. Some have been extremely valuable and helped me progress forward. Some not. Some have been solicited. Some not. For the record, all ... Read More »
When Should You Lie in Your Communications? 5 Considerations When Faced With Questions You Shouldn’t Answer
As an executive with access to a lot of sensitive information, I was constantly asked questions that would be inappropriate for me to openly answer at the current time. Things like, how are earnings this quarter? Are we doing a layoff? Are we gonna merge with another company? How you have ... Read More »
5 Ways to Align Your Team
With the beginning of the year in full swing, I am starting to talk with more and more clients about conducting strategic planning sessions, so teams are aligned and moving in the same direction. Most issues that I deal with involve two parties who are not on the same page and in certain cases not ... Read More »
Your Value DOES Decrease Based on Someone’s Inability to See Your Worth
I have seen this picture floating around LinkedIn for the past few months and it sounds good. It makes me feel all warm inside, but I don’t agree with it. I would like to agree but I take a contrarian view. Isn’t value derived on what others view something is worth? Merriam-Webster ... Read More »
How the Stock Market and Managing People are Similar . . . 3 Questions to Ask.
It has been a wild ride these past few months as we watch the stock market rise and fall – more fall – in several hundred-point increments. Last month the Dow Jones dropped 799 points, or 3%, in one day. In financial markets, that is a massive decline and causes investors around the world to worry. ... Read More »
