Today’s post comes to us courtesy of leadership consultant and author David Burkus. His new book, The Portable Guide to Leading Organizations explores 39 different theories related to leadership, management and strategy. By Guest Author David Burkus I recently worked with a coaching client who had stalled out. This mid-level insurance broker had…
Nourish Your Network
Do these four things and watch your professional network flourish Last week I facilitated a conference break-out session on networking with a group of nutrition educators and health professionals. The conference was billed as “celebrating food, health and collaboration” so I titled my presentation “Nourish Your Network”. It was a fantastic audience. They were eager…
Office Politics CAN Be Positive
Later this week I’ll be speaking with the Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence on the topic of Office Politics. It’s sure to be a lively event, as nearly everyone I encounter with has a story about colleagues maneuvering in some Machiavellian way to gain power, recognition or some form of “currency”. We love to…
Doing Things the Hard Way
Workplace Interactions Aren’t Always as “Easy” as They Seem When was the last time you faced a tough choice when deciding how to respond to a co-worker? Chances are it wasn’t very long ago. Tricky interpersonal situations crop up all the time. As you consider your options, no doubt some choices seem easier to make…
Mess It Up
Do you love to read? Me too. This love manifests itself in the way I treat my books—with caution, being careful never to spill coffee on them or in any other way soil them. Sure, I use highlighters and in a pinch, I’ll dog-ear a page or two. But overall—my books are to be treasured…