I am a lousy mentee. It’s a funny admission to make as someone who makes her living as professional mentor. Sure, I train my clients on how best to leverage my expertise. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I follow my own advice very well.READ»
There are things that we carry around in our organizations and in our mentality that make things more cumbersome than they need to be. Treat your leadership like you would treat a manufacturing floor and get leaner now. Here’s are the two fastest ways to achieve this.READ»
Unemployment is high, and voluntary turnover has slowed to a crawl. So why are employers so worried about a talent shortage? Turns out the majority of workers are considering leaving their jobs once the economy shores up. But there are steps businesses can take to ensure talent sticks around--and steps up to lead. READ»
As much as we love a business visionary, we are not them, and never could be. All leaders have their own unique talents, which they will use in different ways to bring out the best in themselves and others. Here are 5 ways to discover your own strongest qualities and put them to work in business and in life.READ»
A bad boss is a big problem, and not easily fixed. In fact, front-line leaders are the primary drivers of employee engagement (or lack thereof) and apparently there are a lot more of them out there than I realized. If you are working for a bad boss I suggest you try these tactics over a three- to six-month period.READ»
Networks will be our most significant source for rises in income, new job offers, and the rise of what I will call the Freelance Globalist Population in which we will work not for a corporate entity, but in service to many entities, people, and missions.READ»
With 13.3 million Americans out of work and recovery still likely years away, it's now more important than ever to obsessively manage any and all career prospects. Here are three tips from LinkedIn product SVP Deep Nishar. READ»
Leaving a career you're not excited about to pursue your passion is the greatest escape there is--but one that's totally possible (even in this economy). Here's a step-by-step guide to making your dreams a reality. READ»
There’s so much to hate about golf. The cost. The time it consumes. People who talk about golf. But the worst thing about golf is the notion that you can’t be successful in business unless you play it.READ»
Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»
A leader can be coached on how to become more influential and engage their team to achieve great results; an employee can be trained for technical skills they need to do their jobs well. But spirit is the set of "soft” skills that can’t be trained effectively. You have to hire for them. These are hard to find, but are necessary for a company to excel.READ»
We spend more of our waking hours at work than anything else, so loving how we spend that time, and what we do, should be a high priority for every one of us. Dee McLaughlin, CMO at Country Music Television, tells Fast Company how she molded her passion for music into a career. READ»
Mobilizing your workforce to quickly achieve targets set by top management requires a team of managers who can effectively lead from the middle. Here’s how you can accelerate this movement in your organization.
READ»
As the economic slump drags on, more and more executives are testing their capabilities in jobs far removed from their formal training or expertise. In the fast-changing workplace, certain skills and attitudes are valued across all industries; here's what you need to know to compete. READ»
As more and more companies begin to offer employment opportunities in the social media world, many of us are trying to figure out how to get a foot in the door. If you want to get into this field but your efforts have proved fruitless, look no further. This unofficial guide will set you on the straight path to employment.READ»
When it comes to being more authoritative in your job, the work comes in long before you "act" a certain way. While acting with authority is crucial, eliminating your own limiting beliefs that will show up in your actions is really the key. READ»
After a meeting at a large corporation I work with, one of the division presidents, I'll call him Bill, pulled me aside. "Last year I felt invincible. But these past few months, I've been completely off my game," he told me in a ...READ»
Now that your digital dirt is cleaned up, an important but often ignored next step involves ditching your digital drama! Before you begin your job search, make sure you examine your online presence and clean up your act by following these simple tips.READ»
Many career coaches are encouraging job candidates to clean up their digital dirt. As the number of job seekers grows, so does the competition for each job. A minimal standard of simply removing your party pictures from Facebook or fixing a misrepresentation on your background check is no longer enough.READ»
