Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now...... Read More
From an e-mail I received today from a good friend of mine – amidst the ranting, there is always time for reflection… A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an...... Read More
From the moment I stepped onto the faded yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Paris Island in South Carolina, two primary leadership objectives were pounded into my head...... Read More
I regularly shop at Giant for my groceries. Over the past year, I’ve repeatedly seen their environmentally friendly, reusable bags on sale near the checkout counter. Each time I see...... Read More
According to the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), approximately 70% of corporate initiatives fail. This seems to be a staggering statistic; however, there are relatively simple aspects of strategy formulation,...... Read More
 We all make mistakes. No one is perfect. Yet, some managers and leaders choose to focus on the negative – the “wrong” of something. Some think being difficult or...... Read More
Sorry for the late post this week – it has been one crazy week! _____________________________________________________________ Living in the Washington, D.C. Metro area is a wonderful thing. History, entertainment, culture, seasons,...... Read More
We all know how damaging office gossip is and what a negative effect it can have on morale, productivity, and profitability. But what happens when the person stirring the muck...... Read More
Not sure exactly where this phrase came from, but I heard it the other day and it really got me thinking: hire slow, fire fast. Makes sense, right? Unfortunately for...... Read More
Michael Scott terrifies me. In fact, he’s my worst nightmare. For those of you who might not know, Michael Scott is the bumbling General Manager of a little paper company...... Read More