For no commission whatsoever, I am recommending that you buy the book StrengthsFinder 2.0. That is, if you have not already. The book has been in the top ten in The Wall Street Journal list of top business books since it was published in 2007, and I recently saw it listed there in the #1 spot again. Why so popular? People are realizing that discovering and using our … [Read more...] about Leverage Your Talents & Soar!
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What Great Managers Do
According to research by The Gallup Organization, “Great Managers” do four things: Select for Talent Define the Right Outcomes Focus on Strengths Find the Right Fit All of this is covered in the book, First, Break All the Rules: When Selecting for Talent, great managers interview candidates while looking for clues such as: Yearning -- what a person is drawn to; … [Read more...] about What Great Managers Do
Save Time, Increase Energy, Focus Purpose
“What time management tips do you have?” I am asked this more and more often by consulting clients and our Smith School Executive MBAs. The pace of work seems to get crazier all the time and email is totally out of control. The issue is broader than “managing time” at work. As I talk with people, what they are really interested in is how to have higher levels of … [Read more...] about Save Time, Increase Energy, Focus Purpose
SMART v. 2.0, Aggressive Goals
This blog looks at another “A-word” to fill out the SMART recipe in which the other letters are Specific, Measurable, Relevant, Time-Bound. Last time we looked at “Attainable" goals as an “A” option. While there are some good reasons to use “Attainable” goals, I pointed out that one important finding from the goal research is: The more difficult the goal, the higher the … [Read more...] about SMART v. 2.0, Aggressive Goals
Panic Sooner!
It is an easy trap to fall into. We are all very busy and tend to focus on the issues that seem to require the most immediate attention today. And sometimes we don’t look out far enough – even six, nine, twelve months – to notice trends of importance. And then all of a sudden – panic strikes!!! And last minute panic is usually not very effective. One of the great tips … [Read more...] about Panic Sooner!