Let’s get into the third of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” If you’re just joining us, here’s the first. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or […]
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I’ve seen it written lately that it’s now acceptable for candidates to bring up salary during the interview. I think ‘acceptable’ is the wrong criteria. The real question should be “Is it advisable?” And my answer to that is, generally, no. Why do I say that? Think about the psychology involved.
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Last time, we covered the first of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Now let’s tackle the second. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or employees of
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In the next four Influential Leadership tips, we will cover the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Take inventory of these four items so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading
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I encourage you to pick up Jim Collins excellent book, Good to Great. In it he presents the results of exhaustive research into what distinguishes those companies that make the transition from ordinary, to having great results sustained over decades. One of Collins’ core findings is relevant to every potential leader seeking to create
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The Secret Most of Us Miss The Sandcastle Frustration Every summer we take a family vacation to Bethany Beach, DE and stay at a beach resort called Sea Colony. We’ve been going to Bethany Beach for more than 20 years! Every Thursday, Sea Colony runs a sandcastle contest. Dozens of families participate.
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My Problem with Running I love to exercise and am an avid tennis player. In my younger years I used to run regularly to keep in shape. Not that I loved running, but running two or three miles was always a good way to keep fit and clear my head. Over the years, running
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In his book, Good To Great, Jim Collins presenting his finding that a key distinguisher for the companies that went from merely good to great performers in their market space was what he nicknamed “Level 5” leaders. These aren’t the flashy, flamboyant leaders we read about in the trade press. These are very focused leaders
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Is effectively managing your time a challenge for you? Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day and that you just don’t get to those things that really matter? If so, you’re not alone. Effective time management seems to be a common ailment among independent professionals and a place where there’s
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Today’s tip is about a technique for overcoming procrastination called “15-Minute Power Chunks”. The Problem: Lack of Follow Through How often do you find yourself thinking, “I really need to do this (i.e., a certain activity) because I know that doing it will significantly improve my business (life, relationship, career, etc.).”? In other words,
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