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Over the years I have learned that managing my energy and focus, versus time management, is the key to enhancing productivity. By shifting the focus
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Over the years I have learned that managing my energy and focus, versus time management, is the key to enhancing productivity. By shifting the focus
Building broad-based community coalitions is a key skill, especially as you rise to the upper levels of an organization. But in my experience, leaders fail
“What gets measured gets done,” is an often-quoted business aphorism (FYI, wrongly attributed to management guru Peter Drucker). Proper attribution aside, the veracity of the
Continually expanding functional knowledge, monitoring industry trends, and gaining insights are keys to business and career success. In the early 1980’s, when I worked as
Ten years ago, while working at Aetna, Henry Huang and I designed and launched the successful General Manager / P&L Program. Our primary goal was
Thinking like a business owner is a great way to add value to an organization and get noticed by senior leaders. An owner understands how
Focus is the most important part of creativity, innovation, and career success. If you work in a mid or large-sized organization the beginning of the
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Rest and reflection
When do you know it is time to change jobs? This is one of the most asked questions I get from clients. I share the
Instructions: Use the worksheet below to calculate the expected value of your current job versus alternatives. The expected value of a job is the sum
I want everyone to reach their full potential. Whether you are about to graduate from high school or college, just got your first manager role,
At many organizations, the end of the calendar year is an important performance management time that includes employee self-ratings, calibration meetings, performance reviews, and succession