Set Boundaries on Tasks at Work to Focus and Thrive
Many people wrongly believe that the path to success is to be the "yes, can do" person in their organizations. While that approach shows willingness to take responsibility, it has the shortcoming of getting employees spread too thin and losing focus on what will help...
Leaders: Have You Run Out of Chips before You Want to Stop Playing?
Top leadership jobs are tough. While you come into a leadership position with lots of enthusiasm and support, both get worn away over time. So, what can you do? Think of your leadership role as coming with a pile of chips. The chips are goodwill and support you...
How can you change roles gracefully?
Changing roles in an organization can be dicey. How do you do it so that your intentions are clear? How do you avoid the negatives of making your current job, team, or boss look bad because people may think you are fleeing them? What to do... Nurture a network...
Tap Self-Motivation to Get the Most Out of Your Team
As we learned in the research for the book, "Take Charge of Your Talent," the most powerful way to get more from a team is to tap the team members' self-motivation. This shifts the dynamics from a boss or organization trying to "get people to do things" to "people...
Tools for Introverts to Leverage Their Talents in the Workplace
Are you an introvert and stew about how extroverts dominate? Do you know introverts and would like to help them succeed? As someone who lives on the cusp of being an introvert and an extrovert, I’ve grappled with these issues personally and with the organizations I’ve...
Have You Been Passed Over for a Job You Wanted?
If you are among the many PoPo’s (“Passed over and Pissed off), don’t despair. The key for people passed over for a promotion is to shift from being a victim of circumstances to taking charge of their talent and moving forward. Here are some questions to consider in...