Resources

The resources section is here to provide you with links to useful articles and videos.

Danger of silence, Clint Smith

Danger of silence, Clint Smith

Slam poet and teacher, Clint Smith, powerfully explores The Danger of Silence. What would happen if we all learned to “read critically, write consciously, speak clearly, and tell your truth”?

The Power of Introverts

The Power of Introverts

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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 can enhance...

Tribal Leadership

Tribal Leadership

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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

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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

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...

The Price of Incivility

The Price of Incivility

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It is the rare person who hasn't experienced incivility in the workplace which can range from minor annoyance to the "boss from hell."  Although this dysfunctional behavior may not always be intentional, it is often ignored and not dealt with. The impact on others is...