Monthly Archives: March 2010

Is it the shoes?

Remember the old Nike commercial with Michael Jordan and Spike Lee? If you don’t, thanks to the wonders of YouTube here it is: So it’s an anti-ad, we all got that part. Michael Jordan would be great in his bare … Continue reading

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There’s No Such Thing as “Leadership for Women”

Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of requests and suggestions about developing a leadership program for women. I’m assuming this is because people have noticed that I’m a woman and that I talk a lot about leadership. So naturally I … Continue reading

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Your Best People are Updating Their Resumes Right Now

The recovery is beginning and the fear of instability that has held your best people in their seats for two tough years is fading away. Research indicates that 2010 may be the year of turnover – the year that your best people start looking at the job market. Are you doing everything you can to retain your best people? Continue reading

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The 15 Minute Drill

Do you have tedious tasks that pile up and become big chores? Keep them in check with the 15 minute drill – the simple way to stay on top of your task list. Continue reading

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Emotion and Management – How Much is Too Much?

Caring about your job is a great thing, but when does emotional volatility become a liability to a manager? Are you alienating your employees and damaging your relationships with your team? Continue reading

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