Risk is an element of much of what we do in life and is usually considered to be a negative thing. This is also true of developing strategies for business, and many who develop these types of strategies firmly believe that one of their major goals should be to avoid or eliminate risk. That is…
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Do You Have A Work Addiction?
During a recent keynote address, I asked the audience the following questions: How many of you would say that the demands and complexities of your workplace have been increasing? This is always greeted with a laugh – one of those “we’re nervous for you, Mr. Speaker, because if you think things are getting easier…
5 Tips For Reinventing Your Life
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Improve Your Strategy Game with Balanced Scorecards
We get it. Feeling like we’re not in complete control of our company’s performance is stressful—unnerving even. But that’s our cue to go back to the drawing board. The key to regaining control of our company strategy is a long-term plan for success, and that’s exactly what the balanced scorecard approach is all about. Balanced…
7 Effective Ways to Deal with a Toxic Coworker
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5 Tips for Avoiding Workplace Distractions and Interruptions
Take heart – if you often find yourself feeling unable to keep up at work, you’re not alone. Here are six techniques to avoid workplace distractions and interruptions.
Say “Thank You” Like an Anarchist
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How Thinking Like a Professional Athlete Can Help You Become a Power Player
On the surface, professional sports looks like a completely different world than the one you inhabit in the office. If you look deeper, however, you’ll find the two share plenty of commonalities: a demanding schedule, fierce competition, and unrelenting pressure to excel. To thrive in their super-charged environment, elite athletes rely on a host of…
Regarding Employee Engagement: “Do or do not. There is no try”
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8 Ways to Improve Your Business Life
Now and then we all get that feeling that we should be doing better. We put this pressure on our selves on purpose because we feel it is time for us to grow. Personal growth is often something that can take the backseat to priorities at work and at home. We are swept up in…