I first saw Tim Tebow play football in Tallahassee, Florida in November, 2006. He was a freshman backup quarterback. A huge roar came up from the Florida Gators' section when he entered the game against rival Florida State on third down with short … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Impress the Boss
The best way to avoid hot water is to steer clear of things that turn up the heat. Here are ten tips to help you swim comfortably through the ins and outs of the company aquarium. 1. Take the initiative. If you can do the right thing without being … [Read more...]
Why People Unfriend Each Other on Facebook
At the end of December 2011, Facebook had 845 million monthly active users. A whopping eighty percent were from outside the U.S. and Canada. More than half this staggering population -- 483 million people -- are loyal, active, daily users. Add it … [Read more...]
Why Dual Career Couples Face Challenges
Dual career couples outnumber sole income providers in current family structures. This is especially true in work corridors such as the West Coast, New York, Baltimore-Washington, Chicago, and Denver. While the pursuit of wealth is good, dual … [Read more...]
Why Feeling Good Is Somewhat Formulaic
"I beg your pardon. I did not do it on purpose." -- Marie Antoinette Marie's last words, uttered moments before her execution, were to cheer up her executioner. Petite though she was, she had stepped on his foot. To the end, Marie felt it important … [Read more...]
Why Job Satisfaction Hinges on Four Things
By definition, job satisfaction is a conclusion we draw from a compilation of interrelated experiences and data points. When those -- or at least most of those -- are positive, we enjoy our work. But when important things filter through our minds as … [Read more...]
Why Many Businesspeople Are Scared of Public Speaking
"All the great speakers were bad speakers at first." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson The number one fear in business is public speaking, which is a learned skill. Anyone can transform speaking from a weakness to a strength if he or she is motivated to do … [Read more...]
20 Facts to Impress Your Friends
Let's take a break to bone up on a little history. See how many of these you know, memorize the answers, and spring them on your friends. This is some tough people trivia, but tough is good. Answers follow at the bottom of the column. Alfred … [Read more...]
Why Situational Leadership Matters
Few businesses are static. Nearly all of us deal daily with the challenges of changing priorities, competitive pressures, people, problems, margin pressures, and rules. Because of that, it is important to integrate flexibility into your leadership … [Read more...]
Why It’s Hard to Sustain A Great Sales Culture
Great top-line revenue organizations have sales-centric cultures that fire with full compression on five essential cylinders: Sourcing talent. Onboarding. Talent development. Reward & recognition. Strategic retention. Sourcing talent. Pro … [Read more...]