Dec
30

WHAT IS WORKING SMARTER FOR 2010?

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SO WHAT IS WORKING SMARTER? Working smarter is perhaps… • Showing respect for other’s points of view • Constantly being open to new ways of doing things • Never believing our way of doing things is the only way of doing things • Being prepared to see all ideas as good ideas until they are… Continue reading »

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Dec
18

Factors affecting communication and communication’s pivotal point!

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A pretty standard list of communication barriers usually includes such items as: • unclear or incomplete messages • jargon or words with multiple interpretations • disabilities and other impediments • age, gender or sexual orientation • relative status or respect for the sender • lack of empathy or concern • stereotyping or prejudice • conditions… Continue reading »

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Dec
17

MEETINGS: OH NO NOT ANOTHER STUPID MEETING

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The worth of a meeting can often be indicated by both the form and substance of how they are conducted. Often the value, or lack of value, of a meeting is reflected in the statements that are made during the meeting. If you are the chairperson or the senior executive that has called the meeting… Continue reading »

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Dec
11

Leadership: A Conductors Perspective

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A great leadership video that is also wonderful to watch. If you can’t learn a lot from this, best not consider leadership as your role. Ric (orglearn) **Link for direct page viewers return to main career success blog to check out other posts! While you’re here take a look at the free blank resume form… Continue reading »

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Dec
01

Leadership: Secrets of Becoming a Great Leader

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Leadership is about inspiring others to follow: Old style leadership anagram Despotic Anagram (old thinking) Dictatorial & commanding Evaluates rather than values Suspicious and cynical Power seeking & taking Oppresses differences Total control seeker Intrustive & instructive Cold and calculating Nothing too inspiring about despots! “THE WORLD THAT WE HAVE MADE AS A RESULT OF… Continue reading »

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