The holidays tend to be insane: Year-end activities. Planning for vacation and holiday schedules. Family. Events. Thus, I thought a few tips might be in order. Take a step back - it's easy to get wrapped up into thousands of activities and not think about what's most important from [...]
Business success relies on the extent and effectiveness of your network. Developing quality relationships can take your personal and professional life to the next level. I've always seen the power of networks; however, there is a heightened sense of urgency surrounding the topic for those executives who would like [...]
I find that the difference between success and failure is often dictated by the "little things" - yet it's never as easy as it seems. It's all about the people - a common theme in my newsletter as people drive the 80/20 of success on any project, no matter [...]
Sticking with my theme of obstacles, I thought I'd discuss common roadblocks - many times, half the battle is identifying potential issues. An employee feels threatened - one of the most common causes of project roadblocks is when an employee feels threatened. Who might worry about how a project [...]
No matter how much you plan, you’re going to face challenges. But learning to hurdle obstacles effectively will save you valuable time and a lot of grief. As I've yet to run across an executive without obstacles, learning how to effectively deal with them has to be a top [...]
In talking with a client earlier today about goals, it reminded me of the often-overlooked importance of goals. Start with strategy - unfortunately, you can have the best goals in the world but if they don't align with where the company is headed, they are a waste of time. [...]
Prioritize - As much as we'd all like to do everything for everyone equally, it is impossible. Instead of trying and failing, prioritize - and don't commit to more than you can accomplish. Value - remember to value those key relationships you might take for granted. Start there instead [...]
No matter the client, I'm continually reminded of the critical importance of leadership. If you have to choose between leadership skills and prior work experience / technical skills, undoubtedly, leadership skills must win the day. My clients with exceptional leaders outperform the rest - every time. So, what could [...]
It's been proven that a simple thank you can achieve great results so why don't we take the time out to appreciate our people more often? Catch 'em doing right - What could be better than recognizing someone's efforts in the moment? Better yet - the person knows you [...]
Form a team: Although this seems obvious, it is rarely achieved. The definition of a team is a group of people working together with a common goal. If one person on a team can succeed while the others fail, it is not a team. Estimate the time to complete [...]
