Jot Once, Remember Anywhere OK, notetaking isn’t exactly a leadership skill. But, I happen to be compulsive about taking notes in meetings of all kinds, so this article drew me in. Today’s newslink has some great tips for all different ways to jot quick notes to yourself – and keep them organized and handy. From old-fashioned pen [...]
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Newslink: Leadership
February 3, 2012Tuesday Tidbit
January 24, 2012We would all agree that two-way communication on our teams is important. It’s somewhat ironic, then, that we often tire of talking about it! Here’s a new way to introduce the topic; a quick game that is a perfect intro for team meetings. All you need is some regular 8.5 x 11 paper (one page for each [...]
Newslink: Leadership
December 23, 2011Three Easy Ways to Get Better at the Hard Stuff Sometimes, the hardest part of business is the softest part. Commonly known as soft skills, things like inspiring teamwork, sharing a vision, welcoming two-way communication, can be the most difficult for many people in management positions. However, they are critical for leadership. Today’s newslink is to a CIO.com [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
December 13, 2011There are several key factors that impact how a person adapts to challenge, especially during times of change. Some factors to are easier to impact that others; for example, helping someone understand, ”What is changing? Why is this change being made? What does it mean to me?” One of the harder things to measure and impact is a person’s attitude, yet it can [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
December 6, 2011What’s the difference between criticism and feedback? If they always feel the same to you (either as giver or reciever), this quote is for you! As you have one-on-ones with team members, or looking ahead to annual performance review time, keep these definitions top of mind. Are you just being critical, or are you providing valuable [...]
Newslink: Leadership
October 21, 2011Are you a Clueless Boss? 3 Steps to Self-Awareness “It takes a strong character for an accomplished individual to recognize one’s shortcomings.” Truthful and powerful statement in this October 20 article by one of my favorite bnet.com contributors, John Baldoni. Click HERE to read about the three steps to self-awareness. Newslink: Leadership features articles about the development and practice of [...]
Book Review: The Hour That Matters Most
October 10, 2011The Hour That Matters Most: The Surprising Power of the Family Meal, by Les & Leslie Parrott with Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna. Published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2011. I was fortunate enough to be raised in a traditional nuclear family; Dad worked outside the home, Mom worked inside. Every night, we ate a family [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
September 20, 2011Continuing with inspirations shared from our 2011 Leadership Summit, this week’s Tidbit is reactions to the Amazing Race activity. Teams of co-workers performing various acts of daring-do at a local outdoor ropes challenge park. What does this have to do with leadership? Competing to reach a goal, inspiring teamwork, pushing oneself beyond self-imposed barriers, using strengths to overcome weaknesses; sounds [...]
Newslink: Leadership
September 19, 2011Coping With Change In Your Organization Today’s newslink is not to a news article, but to the Dodging Landmines video series posted on bnet.com, offering quick tips to leaders trying to help their teams through major changes in the workplace. If your workplace is like mine and you find yourself experiencing change firsthand, as well as [...]
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