It’s OK to say no
"I so want to tell him 'no' but I don't want to let him down." From the pained look on her face, I guessed Casey didn't want to disappoint someone who was important in her life or career. That guess was wrong. When I asked about the relationship, Casey...
5 lessons for leaders
Some of you are Tim Tebow fans and some of you are not – got it. Regardless of your feelings, let's not miss the chance to learn some lessons here about leadership, even from a possibly controversial source. 5 leadership lessons Here are a few things I've observed...
Research: Women in Business & The Paradox of Power
Women in Business and The Paradox of Power NEW REPORT REVEALS STEPS WOMEN MUST TAKE TO ATTAIN POWER AND MORE SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS Researchers Also Detail What Corporations Must Do To Be Part of The Solution A new paper, Women in Business & The Paradox of Power,...
3 ways to defuse the slow burn
There’s one in nearly every work group – that certain someone whose words and/or demeanor gets you all fired up...or puts you into a slow burn every time you have to interact with them. Perhaps their opinions and values are worlds apart from yours. Maybe they’re...
Use Your Gifts
This inspiring guest post is from Heather Stubbs who puts her work and life experience as a stage and concert performer to good use today as a speaker and presentation skills trainer. Here Heather describes some recent work she has done with disabled young...
Ready, set, go say thank you!
Mother Teresa wrote that "kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." I like those little things that have a big impact. One of my favorites is someone uttering the kind words of "thank you." Thank you…two short, easy-to-speak yet...
