Several situations have arisen lately that made me think about the importance of whether you are likeable. First of all, let's just say that in consulting, if you aren't likeable, you won't be around very long.
I recently attended a CEO retreat in Santa Barbara. We talked about both our business goals as well as our personal goals and spent two half-days enjoying the area. I took the opportunity to clear my mind so that I could think innovatively.
Explore the importance of resilience in managing supply chains, and how it equips businesses to handle challenges effectively.
It is that time of the year when a personal touch can go a long way. Pick a few people and put thought into it.
Do you keep track of your contacts? And nurture them?
It is easy for us to become comfortable with people like us and not seek out diverse, sometimes scary opinions from others. Although I see great value in the global nature of my group, it isn't because I focus on having a global practice.
A personal account of a cross-country trip emphasizing the importance of building and maintaining connections with good people.
September 10, 2018 Thanks to Elizabeth Warren for hosting the informal Southern CA group, the Ladies of Logistics (LOL) as we had a fabulous time and made amazing connections. Where else can you go and see every key connection related to trucking, the ports, freight forwarders, logistics, global [...]
You can make a difference by giving back in a small way and expand where it makes sense for you. There are no competitions when it comes to giving back. Do it in a way that makes sense to you.
Think about how to get to know, like and trust your colleagues, customers and suppliers better - it could be office golf!
