Management by exception is the practice of focusing only on those things that went wrong, and not concerning yourself with what went well or according to plan. And it’s a terrible leadership tool. Yet, in organizations across the land, managers... Read More
As leaders, our words and actions can take on new meaning. If we aren’t careful, we can send unintended messages that damage our effectiveness and subvert morale. For example, take that meeting you missed last week because you were dealing with... Read More
I often get asked for advice prior to an interview. Questions like: 1. “What should I say? Or not say?” 2. “What should I wear?” 3. “What should I know?” 4. “How should I prepare?” 5. “What should I bring?”... Read More
This is an oldie but goodie, borrowed in it’s entirety from Afterlife Jokes. I’m not sure who the original author is. A highly successful executive woman was tragically hit by a bus and died. She arrived in heaven where she... Read More
As a recruiter, I talk to good people every day who are considering changing jobs. And even if they aren’t, they are forced to at least think about the possibility for a minute or two when I call. But how... Read More
“A man’s life was five dogs long, Cortland believed. The first was the one that taught you. The second was the one you taught. The third and fourth were the ones you worked. The last was the one that outlived... Read More
Last summer, our 13-year-old daughter got in trouble. Big trouble. As a result of her walk on the wild side, she lost all of her modern conveniences: cell phone (gasp!), television, laptop, radio and….Facebook. We almost took the make-up away.... Read More
Refuse mediocrity. Refuse “good enough.” Refuse “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Why are we here? What’s the point, really, if not to make a difference in something. Doing just enough to get by, to not be noticed, to... Read More
One of the most critical points in your job search is the first live interaction you have with a company representative. Sometimes this is someone in HR, a corporate recruiter, or even the hiring manager. But make no mistake about... Read More
It’s funny that one of today’s big headlines is about nice guys earning less. Not “ha ha” funny. But more “sad” funny. According to the CNN article and the research of four university professors, agreeableness has a negative impact on... Read More