I saw this quote in (of all places) the November/December 2012 print edition of WebMD. Normally, quotes attributed to Sarah Silverman aren’t a good fit for this blog. I really like her take on happiness, though, so I’m including it as this week’s Food for Thought Friday. Are you indulging in a similar form of…
Character
Leaders – 5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Take You Seriously
“If there’s anything I’ve learned about leadership, it’s that little things make the most difference.” This from a seasoned manager who says he’s continually surprised at how things he deems as “no big deal” mean the world to those he leads. How does a leader determine what’s “big” or “small” in their team members’ eyes?…
5 Free Leadership Development Resources
In late September, 21 members of the Lead Change Group launched a book, The Character-Based Leader. I’m pleased to announce that five of the authors have stepped forward to offer $300 worth of free materials to readers of the book. My fellow authors Georgia Feiste, Christina Haxton, Lisa Petrilli and Susan Mazza have put forth…
Is Your Story a Comfortable Fit?
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I can dress up and be anybody I want to be. It’s like “trying on” a new identity for a brief period of time. It’s fun when people compliment my costume efforts – “how clever!” and “how original!” Too bad Halloween only comes once a year. Wouldn’t it…
Even a Miserable Job Can Pay Well
Earlier this week, it was Labor Day, our country’s holiday celebrating the American worker. We all have Jobs We’d Rather Forget stories. Bad bosses, conniving co-workers, filthy or dangerous work conditions. . .most of us experience at least one doozey in our lifetime. They make for good stories, but only after the fact. And, if…