While I don’t care for reptiles, chameleons are beautiful and interesting ones. They can change their skin color to regulate body temperature or protection. They also possess a long, projectile tongue used to catch their prey. Can you think of someone who reminds you of a chameleon? They change opinions with the wind (based on … Read more
“This is a relationship culture, but it’s hard to break in.” “As a Talent Development professional, people in other parts of the business don’t really think of me as a partner. Our relationships are merely transactional.” “If you don’t have the title, influence is hard to come by in this environment.” These are some of … Read more
Even in the best of times a leader’s job is challenging. But of course this isn’t the best of times. We’re continually forced to adapt and change faster than we’ve ever had to before. Work-from-home or return-to-office? Hybrid or not? How we manage all of this will impact our ability to retain and attract top … Read more
How good are you at influence? Did you know that you don’t have to have a million followers on Instagram to have influence? In today’s hyper-connected world, we tend to think of influence in terms of these very visible, persuasive, and popular personas. But having influence with those around us is usually much more important … Read more
What motivates you? It’s a simple question. But the answer varies depending on the person. A lot of people might immediately say “money” or “success.” But if the pandemic and the great resignation have taught us anything, it’s that money and success are not synonymous. According to a recent article in the The Financial Post … Read more
Most people set New Year’s resolutions and fresh goals to kick off the new year. They hit the reset button but usually are not adequately equipped to stick it out when the going gets tough. By mid-February, most people have abandoned their New Year’s resolution, losing their early momentum and disappointingly pushing their goals aside. I don’t … Read more
We all like to think that we have influence. And that’s true. But as you look around your organization – and even your own team – you’ll see that some people achieve an outsized level of influence that is independent of their role or job title. They are leaders who are effective at moving those … Read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.4 million Americans left their jobs in September 2021 (a record number!), accelerating a trend that has become known as the Great Resignation. But it’s not just here in the U.S. A Microsoft survey of over 30,000 workers in 31 countries found that 41% were considering leaving … Read more
Janet was reviewing the stakeholder register for her project. The company was implementing new technology to improve routing for field service technicians. This new system promised to improve technician productivity and timeliness. There were all types of stakeholders, each with different opinions and requirements, including the VP of Field Service, who was also the project … Read more
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