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Three Qualities Every Leader Needs To Succeed On a Team

Peter Bregman

I first read this great piece by Peter Bregman when it was originally published in the Harvard Business Review. Peter has graciously given me permission to re-post it on my blog. Enjoy his incredible wisdom about leadership qualities and how they are essential on a team. By Peter Bregman “I want your help developing my […]

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Delegation is a Must for Effective Leaders

Delegation is a Must for Effective Leaders

Are you are buried at work, putting in long hours with no end in sight? Chances are you are not working effectively as a leader because you have failed to delegate tasks that your team members are hungry to get a piece of. The Harvard Business Review posted a blog in July about the power […]

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Nine Secrets to Great Teamwork

Nine Secrets to Great Teamwork

Robyn Odegaard is an amazing woman whose career reinvention story I will feature on my blog in September. She founded her business Champion Performance Development www.ChampPerformance.com and is committed to teaching individuals how to better communicate and resolve conflict on teams. Doc Robyn’s compelling campaign – Stop The Drama helps teams function more effectively.  http://stopthedramanow.com […]

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Cultivating Your Tribe

Cultivating Your Tribe

Tribe is the trendy new word for team and following up on the Keith Ferrazzi method (from his book – Who’s Got Your Back) there are four core mind-sets that build the behavioral foundation for lifeline relationships. People ask me frequently – who should I seek out to serve on my Board of Directors. Here […]

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Who’s Got Your Back?

Who’s Got Your Back?

My Huffington Post article on developing your personal Board of Directors has gotten a lot of traction and positive feedback. I am thrilled that people are tapping into this amazing resource to help them move forward. Your personal village is there to help – but you need to mobilize them. I just finished reading Keith […]

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Create a Winning Team

Create a Winning Team

Whether you are on an existing team or have the luxury of building one from scratch – a successful team always boils down to the participants. Nikos Mourkogiannis wrote a great piece in Bloomberg Businessweek about the success of a team and how it ultimately depends on finding the right balance. Nikos says that it’s […]

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Building Trust at Work Leads to Productivity

Building Trust at Work Leads to Productivity

As a career development specialist, I have studied personality and how it impacts communication in the professional workplace. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator™ I have helped shape strategies for individuals and organizations who previously hit road blocks when trying to establish trust and open lines of communication. One need not be certified in MBTI to […]

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Think Like a Recruiter in Your Next Interview

Think Like a Recruiter in Your Next Interview

In this competitive job market you really need to develop a great professional story that showcases your strengths and why you are a value-add for the opportunity you are seeking. So many great candidates blow the interview because they are not prepared to sell themselves to the employer. You have to be your own best […]

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Are You a Multiplier or a Diminisher?

Are You a Multiplier or a Diminisher?

From academia and the non-profit arena to the corporate world-of-work, I have many clients who complain about bosses who are ineffective leaders. Are their leaders intelligent and talented people? Yes. But, are they able to lead a team, motivate others, and empower success in their colleagues? No! I have come to believe that while some leaders are born, most are […]

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Delegation is Empowering to All

Delegation is Empowering to All

As a self proclaimed control freak, I had a hard time learning to delegate. I was doing things myself for so long that it was difficult for me to let go. I was also caught in the syndrome that if I wanted to get something done right – I would have to do it myself. But […]

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