LinkedIn can be a very powerful tool if you know how to maximize its potential for your network and your business. It’s different than any other social media platform because it’s designed specifically for business networking. It’s much more than just a resume showcase. It’s a place to network and…
Wichita State University has put new parking regulations into place on campus. Follow the directions on the map sent to you with your enrollment confirmation letter. You will be parking in the lot by the baseball field (Eck Stadium). During some of our classes we will have orange cones, with…
When some people hear the phrase time management they associate it with stereotypes like robotic behavior or an obsession with ‘to do’ lists. It often falls into a productivity measure. Listed below are three myths regarding organization and time management that I notice in training on this topic. Myth 1: YOU CAN SAVE…
Many of us delay starting an important task by deluding ourselves. We think we need a large block of uninterrupted time to make progress on important projects. The result is procrastination! The ‘Swiss Cheese’ technique is a great tool to defeat the procrastination that results from trying to schedule or…
Effective management is a process. It’s something you learn through experience, research and application. There is no secret formula to practicing successful management. In fact, many managers have a tendency to fall victim to the same 10 mistakes. In most cases, these mistakes won’t make or break a career – but…
The greatest “myth” among teams is that “good teams get along.” Nothing could be further from the truth! As I like to say, good teams are ugly in appearance with all kinds of conflict. Good teams thrive on resolving conflict and disagreements. Think about it; why would you want a…
You have heard that the greatest fear of the average North American is making a public presentation. While I doubt that is an accurate statement, there is no question that the anxiety arising from this task can be described on a scale from debilitating terror to reluctant acceptance. I have…
One of the most fundamental concepts that a leader, or someone going into leadership, should understand is this – leadership is all about change. While both managers and leaders have their place, the difference between the two is that managers focus on making complex things simple and leaders focus on…
I often ask participants in training (both leaders and non-leaders) if they understand ‘team work’. They look at me in a surprised manner as if to say, ‘Duh.’ In fact, I have never met an individual who has said they don’t understand teamwork! Yet, from both research and my personal…
Attitude plays a tremendous role in the level of productivity for an individual or a team. Research shows that employees with positive attitudes are more productive, more dependable, and ultimately more successful in the workplace. An optimist at work is one that is not surprised by trouble but can develop…