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Executive Corner – Going from Peer to Boss
One of the most significant challenges for new leaders is going from peer to boss. Many struggles with the challenge of being liked more than respected. (Jump back to an article I wrote about being “Liked more than Respected”) In this article, I share tips on what each approach leads to. The first point to understand is that…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Blurred Lines Between Our Professional and Personal Lives
Today’s workplace is all about connection and empathy. Employees need to be connected to their boss and company. We spend more time with those we work with than those we love. I tell my clients and anyone who chooses to listen in the talks I give, “the world of work has changed, and it ain’t…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – From Quitting to Crying in 6 Months
I was listening to a podcast, and the host told a story about the best boss he ever had on a particular episode. When he said, “I went from quitting to crying in 6 months,” it caught my attention. Below is an excerpt from that show. “I was so frustrated with my job and was…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – 2022 Graduates: 4 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Employer
4 TIPS FOR 2022 GRADUATES TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING AN EMPLOYER I will likely never have the opportunity to give a keynote at anyone’s graduation, so I will take this opportunity and use my newsletter to speak to the 2022 graduates and give you 4 things to look for in your employer. Additionally, I will…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Learning How to Win From Michael Jordan’s Coach: What Tim Grover taught me
I am attending a conference with the MRI Network that hosts some of the world’s most outstanding and successful recruiters. This network represents recruiters from over 20 different nations across four continents. Tim Grover gave the keynote address, and I’m going to share some of my lessons. Tim Grover is known for coaching one of the greatest…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Promote or Remote: Working at Home Hurts Your Chances for Advancement
Call it unconscious bias or “out of sight out of mind.” The data shows that your boss views people in the office more favorably than your peers who work from home. I know, I know. I get it. You are more productive at home and work longer hours since you don’t have to commute to and…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – We All Need Psychological Safety
One of the greatest threats to breakthrough innovation and growth will be organizations that stifle differing opinions or worse, those that don’t reward engaging in different ideas. One book that I recently completed by Adam Grant, “Think Again”, has an entire chapter devoted to Psychological Safety. Which is fostering a climate of respect trust and openness…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Being Respected vs. Being Liked
When I meet with leaders that are new in their roles, I cover a lot of key topic areas. One of the first things that I ask them about is how important it is to them to be liked by their team. It’s important to identify how much weight your new leader puts on being…
Read MoreThe Importance of Rules – German vs. American
Written By: Joachim Woerner Are Germans more rules oriented than Americans? An assessment of German company culture shows that German work culture is often characterized by a high degree of conformity. Looking at the big picture, German law calls for clear cut rules for all situations. On the other hand, U.S. legal system focuses on interpretation of precedents. For Germans things are black or white, while in the U.S. there a lot…
Read MoreCareer Elevator: 9 Ways to Help Your Image and Exposure
If you ask 10 Executives what each employee needs to do to have career success, you might get 10 different responses. Are there secrets to success? Are there steps that you can take to ensure your success? Harvey Coleman’s book “Empower Yourself, The Organizational Game Revealed” describes that P.I.E. determines your career success. It stands…
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