Office Politics: 5 Unspoken Rules – Part II

Office Politics: 5 Unspoken Rules – Part II

In my presentation, Performance Maximizing Leadership, I often refer to an article written in 2008 by Calvin Sun titled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics.   The foundation of the presentation is based on the fact that performance-maximizing leaders must become proficient at office politics to be effective in the workplace. In his article Sun […]

Office Politics: 5 Unspoken Rules – Part I

Office Politics: 5 Unspoken Rules – Part I

In my presentation, Performance Maximizing Leadership, I often refer to an article written in 2008 by Calvin Sun titled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics.   The foundation of the presentation is based on the fact that performance-maximizing leaders must become proficient at office politics to be effective in the workplace. In his article Sun […]

Stop Analysis Paralysis

Stop Analysis Paralysis

Analysis paralysis refers to the angst and overthinking that often happens when you’re unable to make a decision. It’s the excessive consideration of options, the influx of new information and the inability to make a decision when presented with numerous choices (all of which sound good, feasible and correct!) We all make decisions at every […]

Engaging a Diverse Workforce

Engaging a Diverse Workforce

  As a leader, your responsibility is to provide the support that inspires growth and engages your team in a diverse workforce. Easier said than done. We are in a new era – post-recession, businesses are regaining momentum and a new generation is getting their first taste of leadership. Engaging team members is becoming one […]

Say No the Right Way

Say No the Right Way

How much time do you spend on tasks that do not align with your purpose, skills or gifts? Say no to most things you’re asked to do so you can get better and better at your one thing. Mastering the one or very few things that require your strengths is much better than trying to master 1,000 […]

5 Steps to Creating your Company’s Perfect Mission Statement

5 Steps to Creating your Company’s Perfect Mission Statement

If you’ve read “Successful Senior Leader Branding” then you know how important it is to align your personal brand with your goals and aspirations. Synchronicity is key if you want to put a big dent in the universe. As an executive-level leader, establishing departmental or organizational goals, policies and procedures so that your team can […]

Failure to Read Syndrome

Failure to Read Syndrome

According to John Maxwell, “People will rise to the level of conversation around them.” But, how do you manage to get around influential people and hear their conversations? The answer – you read books and articles about them and ones they’ve written. It seems simple, but many of us are experiencing a failure to read […]