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- Top 10 Ways to Lighten Up at Work - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Marshall BrownToo often, the workplace is an entirely too serious place. And yet study after study shows that a lighthearted approach aids career advancement, reduces turnover and absenteeism, and enhances productivity and work performance. Here are just a few ways to inject brightness into your day and/or ...
Views: 1147 - Improving Performance Through Collaboration - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Marshall BrownWhen it comes to work, are you a lone ranger? See if you identify with any of these statements: "I can do it better myself." "The more people involved, the less control I'll have." "I like MY ideas and MY way of doing things." The truth is, going it alone can lead to overwork and burnout ...
Views: 743 - The Business Results of Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Marshall BrownWithout a doubt, coaching is the hottest approach to enhancing the performance of the people in an enterprise—whether it’s teams of coaches working with managers in a Fortune 500 company, transition coaching for new C-level executive hires, or coaches working with the owners of small businesses ...
Views: 839 - How Well Do You Motivate Others? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Marshall BrownPay, praise and promotions may have some effect on motivation levels in the workplace. But these three Ps pale in comparison to more personal factors, such as the Top 5 of the oft-cited research by Rewick and Lawler: job challenge, accomplishing something worthwhile, learning new things, ...
Views: 978 - How Well Do You Delegate? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Marshall BrownWhether you work with others, or alone, you may still suffer from the “Lone Ranger Syndrome”—that managerial malaise that causes folks to work excessively long, hard hours because only THEY know how to do something right. Whoa, Silver! There is a cure. Effective delegation is a learnable ...
Views: 1261 - Succeeding with Failure - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Marshall BrownHad it not been for failure, humankind may never have known the magnificent Audubon bird paintings that gave rise to the Audubon Society, the inspiring music of Handel’s Messiah or the electric light bulb. It was only after John James Audubon’s business failed in 1819 that he began ...
Views: 888 - Tending the Fences: Setting Healthy Boundaries - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Marshall Brown“Good fences make good neighbors.” So goes the old proverb from the well-loved Robert Frost poem. Likewise, good personal boundaries make for good relationships. Boundaries are those invisible lines of protection you draw around yourself. They let people know your limits on what ...
Views: 1007 - The Voice of the Inner Critic - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Marshall BrownChattering away inside the heads of most human beings is an internal monologue that goes on and on at about 45,000 words per day. It consists of a variety of voices—the cheerleader, the worrier, the taskmaster and a whole gallery of others, some uplifting and cheery, others nagging and mean. ...
Views: 1547 - Befriending Anger - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Marshall BrownAnger is the unannounced visitor that keeps dropping by, again and again. Some of us hide, hoping this troublesome guest will go away. Others of us let it take over, turning our home into a nightly rage-fest, one that leaves us even angrier, friendless and with the police on our doorstep. ...
Views: 1621 - Recognizing Burnout - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Marshall Brown“My candle burns at both ends/it will not last the night.” Edna St. Vincent Millay Burnout resists simple definition because it affects so many aspects of an individual’s life. In their book, Beyond Burnout, authors David Welch, Donald Medeiros and George Tate, describe burnout as a condition ...
Views: 1004 - Improving Performance Through Collaboration - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Marshall BrownWhen it comes to work, are you a lone ranger? See if you identify with any of these statements: "I can do it better myself." "The more people involved, the less control I'll have." "I like MY ideas and MY way of doing things." The truth is, going it alone can lead to overwork and burnout ...
Views: 580 - Credibility: A Critical Foundation of Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Marshall Brown“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author of Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It When people trust and believe in you as a leader, they’ll follow you far and without much question. But without credibility, that ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Adaptability: How to Survive in Today’s Business Climate - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Marshall BrownThere’s no getting around the news—foreclosures, bailouts and breathtaking stock market swings. It’s real. It’s upon us. It can be scary. Though we can’t control the economy, we can control our perception (and reaction) to it. Every crisis creates a positive by-product—opportunity. It’s more ...
Views: 951 - Becoming a Workplace Warrior - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Marshall BrownAnother day, another deadline. You gulp caffeine and forge ahead, like the steadfast worker you are. A good soldier never gives up the fight, right? Only if you view work as a battleground. There’s a decisive difference between soldiering on, gamely shouldering the workload you’re ...
Views: 800 - Rest for Success - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Marshall BrownAre you overscheduled? Fixated on financial success? Fantasizing about lolling on an exotic island beach? You may be overdue for some rest. As the pace of modern life accelerates, the need for rest sometimes gets pushed to the bottom of our to-do list—when rest is exactly what we need to perform ...
Views: 620 - Dealing with Change at Work - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Marshall BrownThe world of work is changing at an extraordinary pace. The old rules no longer apply, and new rules are being written and rewritten all the time. These changes can be unsettling, whether they’re potential or actual, positive or negative. You may be gearing up for a promotion, staring at a ...
Views: 821 - Top 10 Best Email Habits - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Marshall BrownImproving your email habits can drastically increase your productivity. Like any new approach, these take focus and practice. But after awhile, they will become habits that support you. 1. Check email only at scheduled times for a specified amount of time. Twice a day for 30-60 minutes ...
Views: 3105 - Taking Risks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Marshall BrownTaking Risks What could be riskier than diving out of an airplane at 18,000 feet or climbing a glacier-covered peak or accelerating a racecar past 120 mph into a curve at the Indy 500? For one person it might be quitting a secure, well-paying job to go back to school. For another, it ...
Views: 1002 - Listening Practices: Tips and Traps - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Marshall BrownHave you ever noticed how GOOD it feels to be really listened to? It’s impactful, particularly when the listening goes beyond just the words you’re speaking. That kind of artful listening conveys respect and value to the speaker, and promotes positive relationships of all kinds. And, ...
Views: 1282 - The Importance of Follow-Through - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Marshall BrownWhether you’re learning to swing a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet, coaches always emphasize the importance of follow-through. It’s not just hitting the ball that matters, it’s how you continue your swing once contact is made. The same thing applies in job interviews, networking, ...
Views: 2831 - What’s That You Said? The Fears That Prevent Us from Speaking Up - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Marshall BrownDo you value being seen and heard? Do you want to have truly successful relationships? Do you want to make an impact on others? Then speak up! Of course, for some people, that’s easier said than done. You might prefer to train wild lions than tell another person what’s really on ...
Views: 671 - Are You an Effective Multitasker? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Marshall BrownSome people swear by the efficiency of multitasking. Recently, however, some suggest that, not only is multitasking inefficient, it’s counterproductive. Whatever theory you ascribe to, humans seem “wired” to try to accomplish multiple tasks—ever since that first, Type “A” cave-dweller tossed a ...
Views: 1526 - Credibility: A Critical Foundation of Leadership - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marshall Brown“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author of Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It When people trust and believe in you as a leader, they’ll follow you far and without much question. But without credibility, that ...
Views: 785 - The Business Results of Coaching - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Marshall BrownWithout a doubt, coaching is the hottest approach to enhancing the performance of the people in an enterprise—whether it’s teams of coaches working with managers in a Fortune 500 company, transition coaching for new C-level executive hires, or coaches working with the owners of small businesses ...
Views: 642 - Job Transition: Why the First Few Months Are Critical - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marshall BrownCongratulations! After great effort and focused energy, you’ve finally landed a fabulous new position—one that is sure to advance your career and meet your work and personal goals in a way your old position never could. But don’t stop there. Getting hired is just the first step. You’ll ...
Views: 2167 - Everyday Leadership: It's an Inside Job - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Marshall BrownLeadership As a Way of Life Too often, we believe that leadership is the domain of those with recognized authority, and the title to go with it: CEOs, presidents, conductors, mayors. "In a world that is changing as rapidly as this one, we need to think differently about leadership," said ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - 8 Steps to Take Charge of Your Career and Market You - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marshall BrownToday's work world is full of uncertainty, and the jobs available now and in the future will be very different from the past. Whether in good times or bad, you must take charge of your own career, because no one else is going to do it for you. Here are eight steps to help you survive in ...
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