by Jane Perdue | Leadership
Recently I was reminiscing with a former colleague about some of the wildest and wackiest moments in our leadership careers.
I’d almost forgotten one…how a candidate for a senior level leadership position really blew it.
I was one of six women standing in the lobby of the high-rise office building. We were all waiting for the elevator.
It was 12:50 PM.
I had a 1:30 PM appointment to interview a candidate for the company’s VP, Customer Care position. This was the final interview before a job offer would be made. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Kindness
Richelle E. Goodrich shares a lovely story that illuminates the joyful spirit of giving.
May you feel enriched for having enjoyed this story today!
“What is the spirit of Christmas, you ask? Let me give you the answer in a true story… (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Kindness
To enjoy “being” good in all your “doing” well over the next year, the team at BIG hopes your holiday stocking bulges at the seams with these 7 C gifts!
Character…You walk the talk for being good and doing well. Your ethics and integrity are above reproach because you’re authentic, honest, transparent and have a moral center. You radiate positive energy and determination. You’re self-disciplined. You treat those with and those without power the same. You invite the elephant in the room to dance. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Be your best you
“It’s fascinating when Sally and Greg are in the same meeting. You can count on Sally to point out what’s wrong and Greg to focus on what’s right. Together they make the perfect glass half-empty, half-full pair.”
Sally and Greg’s styles represent two of Dr. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats™ – an effective method for moving beyond limiting mindsets: I’m right/you’re wrong, confrontation, either/or, number-cruncher. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Be your best you
Challenge my mind.
Intrigue me.
Pique my curiosity.
Move me.
Make me laugh.
Please just don’t try to sell or subscribe or impress me before you’ve done any of those things!
I’ve been doing lots of research as I write my next book which means I’m visiting lots of new web sites and blogs.
On some (too many!) I’m bombarded with popups within seconds of opening the page—Enroll! Subscribe! Buy! Don’t miss! (more…)
