“be Better” Tips for Everyone
Five Big Career Questions To Ask Yourself Before Summer Ends by J. Maureen Henderson
The dog days of summer are here. Maybe you’re alone in the office and trying to fill the time that your boss and colleagues are at the cottage with some productive thinking or perhaps you’re basking in the freedom that comes from the ability to duck out at 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon without raising…
Read MoreAn Important Message to Today’s CEOs from the Leaders of the Future
If you want strong leaders in the future, start developing them now—don’t wait until they’re already in leadership positions to give them the coaching they need. Posted by: Thuy Sindell Dear CEOs, Right now we are your employees, but in the future, we will climb the ranks, reach our full potential, and become the next…
Read MoreFour Types of Leadership Styles
by Eric Douglas Skillful leadership requires many things. Among them is awareness of your own leadership style – and how it affects other people. Knowing your style, and adjusting it to fit the needs of the situation, is one of the keys to being an effective leader. This tool describes four different leadership styles. It shows…
Read MoreTips for surviving a volatile economy.
With historically high budget deficits, ongoing financial market instability, and global competition, economic uncertainty may be around for some time. A good way to survive a challenging and unpredictable economy is smart money management. Here are some suggestions: Reduce your expenses. Start by examining your budget. Look for ways to cut back on unnecessary expenses.…
Read MoreThe Story of Self
AUGUST 11, 2016 DAVID BERRY Your life is a story. Do you know what it’s about? Some people never ask the question. Others think about it but decide not to dig in too deeply. It’s a big question to answer and certainly not one you are interested in getting wrong. That makes not answering seem like…
Read MoreBill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Oprah Winfrey All Use the 5-Hour Rule
In the article “Malcolm Gladwell Got Us Wrong,” the researchers behind the 10,000-Hour Rule set the record straight: Different fields require different amounts of deliberate practice in order for someone to become world-class. If 10,000 hours isn’t an absolute rule that applies across fields, what does it really take to become world class in the…
Read MoreAre you a superboss? And how to find one.
by Isvari Mohan Bosses can make or break your career. A good boss can be a crucial mentor, a great boss can shape the rest of your career, and a horrible boss can make work – and even your personal life – miserable. Great bosses roll up their sleeves and work closely with their employees. They…
Read More4 Things That Will Increase Your Optimism
by MICK UKLEJA Respond to the following statements with always, sometimes, and never: In uncertain times, I usually expect the best. If something can go wrong for me, it will. I hardly ever expect things to go my way. I rarely count on good things happening to me. Overall, I expect more good things to…
Read MoreHow New Leaders are Rewriting Old Rules
by Brad Smith I recently wrote about the three things I wish I’d known before becoming a CEO. Today, I want to briefly discuss how I see the model for being a successful leader evolving in today’s fast-changing world. Once upon a time, the conventional wisdom was that to be a CEO, one needed to be…
Read MoreWhat I Gained by Surrendering Control
by Peter Guber In this series, professionals describe the skills they’re building this year. Read the stories here, then write your own (use #SkillsGap in the body of your post). Last year, our NBA team, the Golden State Warriors, had a remarkable season culminating in winning the NBA Championship. In the aftermath of this success, I…
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