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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Finding time for strategy
The most valuable investment we can make in our business is creating time to think. How do we make that happen when it’s a struggle just to get through the daily avalanche of tactical responsibilities? Continue reading
Posted in Getting Results, Productivity, Self Management, World of Work
Tagged GTD, planning, strategic thinking
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Busyness or business?
When multiple distractions compete for our attention it’s easy to get derailed from our goal path and fall into the hamster wheel of activity. Here’s a quick tip to help. Continue reading
Posted in Getting Results, Productivity, Self Management
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Leading From Behind
There is a style of leadership that produces sustainable high performance and increased job satisfaction. What does it look like to lead from behind? Continue reading
Posted in Getting Results, High Octane Performance, Leadership, Management, World of Work
Tagged Good to Great, Jim Collins, Lead, Leadership, Level-5, Nelson Mandela
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The Power of Uncertainty
What could you accomplish if you were willing to trade the ease of a well-worn path for the discomfort of creating different results? Continue reading
Strengthening Teams
It’s no longer enough to get along with others. With business moving at the speed of light, we need nimble, flexible teams. Teams are stronger because of their membership. How strong are your teamwork skills? Continue reading
Non-traditional Career Moves
Not long ago there was only one perceived career trajectory: up. There are other options, each with pros and cons. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Self Management, World of Work
Tagged Career, career advice, employment, job search, New York Times
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What are you tolerating?
Tolerations zap our energy and make us less productive. They also reduce our sense of accomplishment when we’re able to override irritations and get stuff done. So why do we put up with them? Continue reading
Managing Communications
I love email and I’m a fast typist. This was bad news for people in my network — before I clued in. If you use Outlook, I’ve got a tip that will keep your communications moving forward quickly and reduce meeting time. Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Leadership, Productivity, Self Management
Tagged best practice, communication, knowledge worker
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How do you define community?
There was a time when the word ‘community’ meant neighborhood or city. The rapid adoption rate of social networking and virtual teams is expanding our traditional boundaries. So how do you define your community? Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Community, Networking, Social Media
Tagged Friends, Meet, Relationship management
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Paradigm Shift: Recognizing Gifts
We know that reframing a situation can create a power shift. Substituting the word “challenge” for “problem” immediately increases the energy available and lifts us from victim mentality to agent awareness. Is it possible to take it further — can we transform business challenges into gifts? Continue reading
Social Networking Helps The Unemployed
We all know that looking for work can be stressful. Mortgage due dates, vehicle payments and the cost of just plain old living can take first place in our minds. It’s important to realize that we also have social needs during this … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Community, Networking, Social Media
Tagged communication, employment, job search, LinkedIn
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