This past year, I have had the pleasure of working with leaders whose companies are hitting the tipping point of having more Millennials in their workforce than not. They are noticing the cultural impact and managers are hitting their heads in frustration with this mind-numbing reality in which this generation
Each year, I learn about way more books then I am able to read. Personally, I try and take in as many books as I can on Executive Book Summary (www.summary.com) or Audible, but my stack of books still grows faster than I can read! Here is mine: Linchpin by Seth
Recently Seth Godin released a Linchpin Job Board Project (https://linchpinjobs.com/). Their Slogan: Work that matters for people who care. A Linchpin job is defined as “a Linchpin job requires someone who will lead, connect and truly care about the work to be done… and repays her with freedom, responsibility, and
Each year I learn about many books from clients and the industry that are top reads for business, growth, and development. It is fun to hear what my clients are reading and how they are applying and integrating them into their work and life. This year I have also been
Do you ever feel you are working hard to communicate, but your message does not seem to be heard or understood? Do you feel it seems people are listening but not processing or engaging? Do you feel like you have been communicating for years and thought you were pretty good
My favorite book of 2010; this book is a game changer. If you have not read it yet, put it on your 2019 Q1 reading list. The reality is we all have an ego. As a leader, your ego is inevitably going to be challenged, either as you experience the
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy In life we receive so much more than we give,our realization and appreciation of these gifts can fill us with deep gratitude. The more
This was a 30-minute book summary on Thank You For Being Late by Thomas L. Friedman. An audio recording packed full of insightful information. He takes a historical snapshot of what is creating the “speed” of business, technology, and change that we are experiencing today. If you feel baffled and
Not only a great book but a great TED talk. If you have not watched Simon Sinek’s TED Talk on “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” – it is important to take 18 minutes to do that. It is fundamental to motivation for yourself and others. He talked specifically about business and business messages, however, it is core to humans and our brains. When we understand WHY and not just the WHAT and the HOW it changes our clarity, buy-in and motivation to join your quest, cause or mission. This concept not only applies to important topics such as organizational mission and message but day to day tasks and directives.
Through childhood you educate yourself to understand what you do not and grow an area of skill and expertise. One of the exciting highs of being in your teens and early 20’s is finally hitting the tipping point when you have areas that you can teach and mentor and are not feeling like the ignorant “child” who does not know. Our ego greatly enjoys “knowing” and feeling like the expert or at least having capabilities and skills.
