Archive for July, 2009

3 Whys of Talent Management For Joy, Profit and Financial Sustainability

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Read time 3.7 minutes. Why? Number One.Because a business can only thrive when everyone is; (a) competent enough; and (b) motivated enough to make it thrive. Business owners and executives often say, "I don't have time to manage people, they should know what to do." I say, "Really. So you're willing ...

5 Steps For Taking Calculated Risks to Succeed

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

"Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash." - General George S. PattonA few years ago, I was asked to teach a workshop called, "Dreams Never Die - How to keep your dreams alive after 50". It is true that dreams never die, but they can wind up ...

Execution Rhythm Encourages Effective Business Communication

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

To say that the way we communicate in business today is undergoing major changes would be a wildly profound understatement. Many businesses simply feel overwhelmed by the advances of Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, not to mention the near total penetration of mobile devices like the iPhone and BlackBerry. The simple ...