How important is a good manager to you? How essential is a good leader? Simply looking back at your work history will give you the answers. Take a moment and think about all the managers you ever worked for. Right now, you’re probably digesting the good, bad, and awful leaders and managers that have crossed…
From mid‐March of 2020 through mid‐ October, I have presented virtually at 27 events. The bonus for me is that I always learn from the attendees as my presentations often lend themselves to spirited Q&A and comments. It appears that we’re doing okay. We’re hanging in there. And, we’re also stuck. From a professional standpoint,…
My life has been filled with virtual presentations as of late. Clients, associations and businesses have asked me to present on topics such as Navigating Change, Connecting Five Generations and Growing Sales. Recorded sessions, notes and a not-too-shabby memory from recent presentations have helped me put together an important list. With the COVID-19 pandemic in…
After college, I moved to NYC for a job. Young, strong and filled with energy I embarked on an unsuccessful career with Calvin Klein (no, definitely not as a model) as a sales rep. I learned a lot selling and made very little money. I was 22, stressed and put on a pair of Stan…
Challenging times, Yep! Stressed out, yep! COVID‐19 got you worried, concerned and pissed off, YES! Our lives are upside down, we’re living in close proximity to loved ones, we’re lonely and isolated. It is more than we could have imagined as we greeted 2020 back in January. You’ve binged watched TV, went for more walks…
Add one pandemic and mix in the globe and you get fear, death and uncertainty. Uncertain times are here. Social distancing is a reality. And, my neighbors have a freezer full of chicken! This Corona virus thing is new for most of us and we’re not sure how to react. Sprinkle in anger, hanging with…
Truly successful leaders understand that individuals must be managed as individuals. From 1st grade through college I was a slow classroom learner. Perhaps logically, I was placed in some classes for slow learners until 6th grade. I felt awful. I was ashamed. I was intelligent! My brain’s way of learning, containing and discerning information and…
Do you want to become a better leader? Below are five steps to improve your leadership skills 1) Change your perspective and biases I’m biased. I admit it. I don’t necessarily like it and I work on it daily. Being conscious of this helped me personally and professionally. Admitting this to myself was difficult because…
Positive workplace culture is crucial for a business to thrive. Yet, sometimes you have to exclude someone in order to foster a better workplace culture. If you looked at the high school or college grades of those you work with, you’d most likely be shocked. A’s don’t necessarily equal job excellence. Conversely, C-students tend to…
Everyone wants to work less and play more. Summer, in particular, is the perfect opportunity to refocus your prioritizes. Below are three steps to ensure that you have a fun, less stressful summer. It’s nearly here. We can see it in the trees as they are beginning to blossom. We can smell it in the…
