The Power of Podcasts
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
3 Principles for Developing Profit and Loss Leaders
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
Think Like a Business Owner
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
Do These Two Things to Achieve Career Success in the New Year
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
Time for Reflection, Rest, and Renewal
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Rest and reflection
Expected Value of Your Job
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
Expected Value Worksheet
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
Best Books to Manage Your Career
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,
Get Ready for Year-End Reviews
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
Be a Great Sponsor
All Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs. They understand the importance of helping mentees tap into the knowledge of those with more experience to learn
Who Is in Your Players’ Box?
I am an avid tennis player that enjoys watching professional tennis on television. On the surface, tennis is an extreme individual sport. Players stand alone
Create Your Success System
What do financial guru Dave Ramsey, hall of fame basketball coach John Wooden, and professor and leadership expert Bren`e Brown have in common? They all