I have proof that this is true. 10 days after getting my brand new MacBook it took a glass of Zin in the keyboard. I will not repeat the single word that came out of my mouth five times. It’s the only one that spontaneously erupted.
There was no amount of cleaning, drying or Googling help [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Computers Don’t Like Zinfandel
Posted in 1, tagged Challenge, challenging situations, Proactive, process to overcome challenges, self leadership on July 27, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Solicitation Selling – Interruption?
Posted in 1, tagged attitude, presentation, prospect client, sales, Selling, solicitation on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Solicitation selling can be tough for the rep and tough on you and me. It sure can feel like an interruption. Are you too getting more knocks on the door and phone calls soliciting you to buy? I am. And I’ve noticed a pattern in my responses and willingness to engage and purchase. It has [...]
Next-Gen Leadership
Posted in 1, tagged Boomers, Gen x, Gen Y, Generational leadership, generations, leadership, leadershp success on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ok, so I must admit this right at the start. I think the generational categories by age grouping are over-rated. It’s time to move beyond the boxes that we put our team members in.
Let’s consider the fact that in each age grouping there have always been leaders and followers, similarities and differences, proactive and reactive [...]
Leadership – Lessons from Teens
Posted in 1, tagged leadership, organization performance, performance, self leadership, transparent leadership on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last week I did a leadership session for my daughter’s 8th grade leadership class. Actually it was two sessions for two classes back to back…and what an eye opening experience. All good!
For the session I used an abbreviated leadership outline from my corporate programs. I knew the points to make and thought I knew where [...]
Forward Focus vs. Fear … Right Now
Posted in 1, tagged fear, forward focus, stability, team building, team members, unstable times, workplace on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Too many people I know are scared. In these economically unstable times, doubt and fear of uncertainty are still running rampant. Unfortunately, fear prompts retreat. And this is just the opposite of what will assist you and your team members to thrive.
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Gregory Berns a neuro-economist, told of his [...]
