Why SMART Goals Are Sometimes Dumb
If you’ve ever been to a leadership workshop or time-management seminar, chances are you’ve heard all about goal setting. And along with goal setting comes the sacred cow of today’s work culture: SMART goals! To review, a SMART goal is a goal that isSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Isn’t it lovely how that spells “SMART”? Here’s the bad news: SMART goal […]
How to Demand Respect at Work When You Have None
My dog respects me – and I haven’t even earned it. Do I walk him every day? No! Do I always keep his claws trimmed? No! I do at least feed him and play with him daily, and the way he acts towards me you would think I was the president of Alpo! Aretha Franklin […]
How to Coach Your Corporate Leaders to Be Better Communciators
Most leaders, from CEOs to front-line managers, fail to take communications as seriously as they should. They have a job to do and, in most cases, “communications” will only be vaguely mentioned in their job description. The description might include “engaging employees” but the connection with communications is seldom made. Instead, leaders focus on making […]
Don’t Be a LinkedIn Don’t
Don’t Be a LinkedIn Don’t Every now and then, I’ll be networking on LinkedIn when I’m suddenly reminded of the “Fashion Don’t” page at the back of Glamour Magazine. You know, the one where the poor, unsuspecting victim is walking around committing some fashion faux pas with a little black box covering her eyes to […]
Before You Quit Your Job, Have an Exit Plan
Remember the dot-com crash? Soon after, I upped and quit my job. I was working for base-plus-commission at a boutique recruiting firm and couldn’t take the sales cycle or rejection any longer. Then, while my boss was on vacation, I called and quit. For many years after, I regretted how my 23-year-old self handled things. So, […]
Three Unorthodox Ways to Motivate Your Workforce
As workplace dynamics change, employers are seeking numerous ways to keep employees as productive as possible. An unmotivated employee can end up costing your company thousands of dollars each year from lost productivity. Companies are no longer able to motivate employees based solely on yearly bonuses and quarterly lunches. These unorthodox techniques will go far […]
