Project manager can mean many different things to many people. To some it means passing a Project Management Institute (PMI) accredited test and being knighted…
Category: Leadership
The word “leadership” can bring to mind a variety of images. For example: A political leader, pursuing a passionate, personal cause. An explorer, cutting a…
Even before the global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, there has been a broader use of virtual meetings, using tools like Zoom, WebEx, SKYPE,…
When I became GM of a Tier 1 supplier, I scheduled one-on-ones with every single worker. 550 meetings in all. Here’s why. As leaders, it…
Worker speculation can lead to confusion and fear. Here’s how to solve it. Throughout my leadership journey, the one topic that is consistently discussed is…
The more you know, the more of yourself you are expected to give. On my first day in a new, big, corporate role, my new…
How well do you manage your time? If you’re like many people, your answer may not be completely positive! Perhaps you feel overloaded, and you often have…
An easy guide to the lost art of rhetoric. Attempts to persuade may be argumentative or non-argumentative. Non-argumentative means of persuasion include making eyes, brushing hands, and…
The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon whereby people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they…
Sometimes building credible relationships with your employees and suppliers is more important than finding the “perfect” fit. When there’s an important job to fill, it…