How to cope with a really bad boss
Convinced you have the world's worst boss? So do lots of other people! According to a five-year comparative study commissioned by Lynn Taylor Consulting, seven out of 10 people believe bosses and toddlers act alike. Taylor's study shows that being...
3 ways women can speak with confidence
As a woman in business, have you ever heard yourself saying these things? “I just hate it when an interviewer asks me to tell them about what I’ve done. It makes me so uncomfortable to talk about myself.” “I couldn’t possibly put that on my resume. It’s bragging.” “I...
Never surrender your integrity
While doing some pro bono career coaching for a local organization, an individual expressed this sentiment: Why shouldn’t I go with the flow to get ahead? What’s the big deal about adjusting my experience, job title, etc. to fit a job posting so I can get the...
Compromise is NOT a 4-letter word
Jeez, I didn’t get the memo. Did you? The one about letting us know compromise isn't acceptable anymore. Somewhere along the way, compromise (defined by Merriam-Webster as a settlement of differences by consent reached through mutual concessions) got confused with...
Leadership norms for times of change
Gregory is the CEO for a small manufacturing firm that’s struggling to retain market share. The company has a long and proud history of financial success, so the poor business results are troubling. To right the ship, the leadership team introduced multiple changes...
Leading Change: A Less Painful Approach
Today’s guest post is from Lisa Jackson and Gerry Schmidt, corporate culture experts who teach how SMALL changes in corporate culture get BIG results in innovation, engagement, and workplace productivity, in an unprecedented era of rapid change and transformation....
