In 10 years, will you be working for a company that does not exist today? Could that company be focused on segment that is not recognized today? What would make you ready for that leadership challenge? Much of our work is with helping leaders successfully craft a career made of steps or assignment lasting 2-3...
Do you really learn anything when you are talking? When we start working with a client we use a lot of assessments to understand both how someone approaches the work environment and what motivates them to do what they do. It is very common to discover that many people (and executives in particular) are highly...
These words are the essence of a culture. I was inspired by a short video by Seth Godin. He pointed out the uniqueness of political advertising because a politician must win the majority of voters to be elected. All this cortisol creating advertising that drives us crazy is based on a 1961 discovery that the...
Super successful people tie together a series of assignments that stretch them and engage their capabilities; allowing them to advance to whatever level they want. We observe the super-successful master the capabilities to quickly onboard new assignments and make an early impact on their organization. All jobs are now roughly 2-3 year assignments. For example,...
Last week, I interviewed Shannon McFayden for Talent Tribune, an up-and-coming HR news outlet. Shannon is a former Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Relations at Wachovia. Once named one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking” by US Banker, Shannon now works as an executive consultant and leadership...
Often when I am in need of inspiration I head over to TED to see what interesting things I can learn about the world today. Recently, on one such visit I came across a video by Seth Godin called The Tribes We Lead. It was a fresh look back on change, leadership and networking that...
Theater Games are a process applicable to any field, discipline, or subject matter which creates a place where full participation, communication, and transformation can take place." --- Viola Spolin As I finished reading Tina Fey's book Bossypants, I came to a realization. We often don't give comedians enough credit for their business smarts, and Tina...
I came across this short article and realized that this is what we’re referring to when we write about Value Based Networking. If you’re a bridge builder as described below, you’ll have no difficulty creating deep, wonderful relationships that will drive your future. Are You a Bridge Builder? There are two kinds of people in...
When searching for a job, people often tend to assume that it is only the employers who are interested in finding the best. While in some circumstances it comes out as such especially when you are desperately searching for a job, as an employee searching for a job, you are or should look for the...
When it comes to superheroes, Captain America doesn't often come up as the favorite. Sure, Spider-Man is amazing. He can swing from skyscrapers like a circus acrobat on steroids. Batman has all those cool gadgets and is half ninja. And who among you hasn't held 3 sticks between your fingers as you made a fist...
