The Power of Introverts

The Power of Introverts

Happiness, Leadership, Management

A passionate  TED talk on the power of introverts by Susan Cain.  It is important to maximize the talents of everyone in our organizations including the introverts which make up 1/3 – 1/2 of the overall population. As she says, “Solitude matters” and...
Tribal Leadership

Tribal Leadership

Leadership, Management

I love this thought provoking TED talk about leadership from David Logan.  What stage are your organizations operating in, as a leader how can you nudge your organization into the next stage and ultimately, will your organization change the world? Great questions for...
Successful Public Speaking

Successful Public Speaking

Leadership, Management

Gina Barnett, an international communications consultant and TED speaker coach, has some great suggestions for successful public speaking in this blog entry. I would add that your mind can only focus on one thing at a time.  If you stay 100% focused on the points you...
Management Competencies

Management Competencies

Management

Working with a client recently I was asked about management competencies. Here are two lists of management competencies (from University of Michigan and Cornell) which may be useful to a new manager evaluating areas for development or to HR professionals setting up...