How to make friends with your inner critic
Some days my inner critic is a supportive friend. Ooh, but on other days, that little voice in my head is a vicious troll intent on derailing me. After a long stint in corporate America, I returned to my childhood dream of writing. Recently I read several of my...
Ken Blanchard on Leadership & The New One Minute Manager
In November 1980 my wife, Margie, and I met Spencer Johnson at a cocktail party. At that time, Spencer was a successful writer of children’s books while I was just starting out in the world of business. After meeting Spencer, Margie said to us, “You two should write a...
4 ways to tap into the power of positive thinking and confidence
Today’s guest contributor is Darlene Hunter, president of Darlene Hunter & Associates, LLC. Darlene is a motivational speaker, author, life and business coach, and award-winning radio talk show host. Her new book, Win-Ability, Navigating through Life’s Challenges...
Leaders Go First!
We've all had the unenviable experience of dealing with leaders who lack integrity. At the very least, that can be frustrating and demoralizing. On the other hand, great leaders have the ability to inspire us, and nothing is more inspiring than a leader who walks...
Use the wind in your sails to accelerate your leadership
Jane recently wrote over at The Lead Change Group a post on Life, Love, & Leadership Lessons In Unlikely Places. In my book Wind In Your Sails: Vital Strategies That Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Success, I help push entrepreneurs into their own unlikely...
Are you savvy about office politics?
Political savvy is critical for career success and the good news is that you don’t need to lose your integrity in the process. Political savvy involves developing relationships and a sensitivity to the culture of the organization. This can be accomplished over time...
