Managing Priorities – Paramount for Every CEO’s Success
Every great organization requires a strong strategic plan and the discipline to stay committed to the plan. Every successful CEO is the keeper of this [...]
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Mar, 2013
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Mar, 2013
‘The times, they are a-changin’…again!
The DOW Jones Industrial average closed at a record high this week since its previous record in October 2007. This is great news, but not [...]
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Mar, 2013
Do You Prioritize Like Steve Jobs?
At this time of year, a lot of people feel overworked. And this comes as no surprise. We have an epidemic of people trying to [...]
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Feb, 2013
“Thank you” emails: love ‘em or hate ‘em?
The humble little “thank you” email seems to have a bad rap these days. Recipients often dismiss it as a time waster, and not for [...]
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Jan, 2013
What’s Your EQ?
Carole Greentree. You don't know her but I consider her to be one of the most instrumental leaders in my career who I had the [...]
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Jan, 2013
How To Start Flossing. Making Habits Stick.
Every time I used to leave the dentist I would think: "this time, I’m really going to floss." And then I do - for about [...]
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Jan, 2013
Dealing With Perfectionism
Perfectionism runs rampant through the professional world and hurts our productivity and our overall health. Let me acknowledge up front that I am perfectly familiar [...]
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Dec, 2012
Are You Ready For A Break Yet?
At this time of year, many people are on the verge of burning out. A recent study found that almost half of Canadians felt “vacation-deprived”. [...]
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Dec, 2012
Calm Down: This Message is for You If You Feel Crazed, Frantic, and Out-of-Control
We all need to calm down! Can you say an 'Amen!' to that? You might be reading this during the holiday season—or you might be [...]
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Nov, 2012
7 Ways to Cut Your Meetings in Half
Meetings are too long, period. You know and I know it. People are not willing, or able, to focus their attention for the standard 60 minute meeting. Research indicates that (at best) attention spans seem to max out around 40 minutes but realistically most of us are in the 5-10 minute range. The standard one-hour meeting no longer fits in the modern workplace. If you agree that meetings are too long, read on for some tips to cut your meetings in half.