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Your Zimmerman Hurricane Plan


Your Zimmerman Hurricane Plan

Organizations like to be prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters, but how much stock is put into preparation for other unpredictable disasters? How would your organization react if Jodi Arias or George Zimmerman were your employees when they gained national attention in murder trials? What about the struggles that might result from high media attention Read More

Despicable Golden Corral Compass


Despicable Golden Corral Compass

Though it may not be a material compass like the one used in the movie The Golden Compass, using a moral compass in business and life is crucial for success. Have you utilized your moral compass lately? In other words, are you inspecting the best value-based path for yourself and your organization? If you’re not Read More

Is Cirque Du Soleil becoming your Circus Act?


Is Cirque Du Soleil becoming your Circus Act?

Unfortunately, a tragedy took place in Las Vegas last Sunday when Cirque Du Soleil acrobat Sarah Guyard-Guillot died after a 50 foot fall during a performance. The rope broke, causing her to plummet to her demise and the show “Ka” has been cancelled until further notice. In the wake of this heart-breaking tragedy, we wish Read More

Leadership Qualities of Nelson Mandela


Leadership Qualities of Nelson Mandela

Mandela on Management Monday Martin Luther King, Margaret Thatcher, Gandhi and Mother Theresa are just some of the leaders who have left their mark on the world. From self-improvement books, to seminars and training, people who want to change the world are always looking for leadership advice. Many times, becoming a leader isn’t about memorizing Read More

What Martin Luther King would tell a Public Speaker


What Martin Luther King would tell a Public Speaker

This Management Monday is all about speaking skills… Public speaking is no easy thing for the majority of people, and yet the demand for speakers is on the rise. The New York Times article A Few Well Chosen Words Pay the Fare for Some cites that as of 2010, 71,600 people were employed in the Read More

Who’s your Daddy? Celebrating my Organization on Father’s Day


Who’s your Daddy? Celebrating my Organization on Father’s Day

Management Monday – Managing job appreciation on Father’s Day This past weekend was the celebration of Father’s Day.  Some people traveled across the county to see their dads, some took their pops to lunch, others sent a heart-warming gift, while still others honored the memory of their father on father’s day in their own sacred Read More

How to get Promoted


How to get Promoted

  Do’s and Don’t of Promotions I work with many individuals who are shakers and movers.  They have been with their organization for at least 10 years, have a strong sense of their job duties and requirements, and yet are passed during promotions.  They come to me, because they are tired of being the “door Read More

Iron Man 3 and The Leadership Gadgets


Iron Man 3 and The Leadership Gadgets

Acting as a leader is like writing your own screenplay. You have a vision of making a difference but getting from “A” to “B” isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3. In the case of a screenplay, ultimately the audience isn’t concerned about the details of writing mechanics or the changes that happened along the way. Many Read More

“You and I have memories”


“You and I have memories”

It is Management Monday so let’s talk about managing relationships! It’s no secret that most people spend the majority of their life working, but maybe the importance of the connections they make in that time is a secret. Professionals often spend more time with their co-workers and clients than with family. The truth is that Read More

Management Tips for Motivating Employees


Management Tips for Motivating Employees

It is Management Monday! Any manager can attest to the importance of employee motivation. Without proper motivation, organizations typically suffer huge setbacks including high turnover, low morale and ultimately declining success due to lack of employee productivity. This is a chain of unwanted outcomes that typically are not brought on solely by one party, but Read More