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- Being Versus Doing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Andria CorsoAt the start of a New Year many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions or, what we want to “do” in the coming year. Being a goal-oriented person, I set annual goals every year, which I’m pretty good about accomplishing. Since it’s the start of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Andria CorsoAs we approach the end of the year, it’s common to begin planning ahead and setting goals for the next 12 months. This is a great ritual that keeps many of us focused on what we want to accomplish in the coming year. In addition to this, it’s also important to take time to look back at past ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Andria CorsoI've been thinking a lot about gratitude. I am a firm believer in the concept of, "you get what you give" and have seen it play out in my life (and the lives of others) on a regular basis. In everything we do and say in our lives, we are emitting energetic vibrations and those frequencies that ...
Views: 976 - Feeling Overwhelmed and Overworked? How to Regain Control Over Your Time and Tasks. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Andria CorsoLately I’ve been hearing heard a common theme amongst many of the senior leaders I coach and that is: they are tired, frustrated, overwhelmed and overworked. Maybe it’s the time of year but many of these leaders feel they have little control over how they spend and manage their time since they ...
Views: 1222 - Leadership Challenge: Letting Go Of Control; Three Steps to Help You Master the Art of Delegation. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Andria CorsoOne of the great opportunities of leadership is the delegation of tasks to others, which not only frees up your time to be more strategic but also develops those employees to whom you’ve delegated. Although it is a great opportunity for leaders, it is also a great challenge. Delegating means ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - Is Your Leadership Role in Jeopardy? Take Control! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Andria CorsoHow can you tell if your leadership position may be in jeopardy or you may be at risk of losing that position? There are four signs that typically show up when someone’s role is danger of being eliminated or replaced. First, you may begin to notice that you are being excluded from things ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Manage Your Energy to Sustain Your Best Performance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Andria CorsoAs I write article, I am in the midst of getting ready to move to a new home with my family, relocate my business, and at the same time, have an extensive amount of travel occurring during this time. Managing my energy is essential, not only for me to remain healthy but for me to continue to be ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Personal Leadership: Your Key to Successfully Leading At Work - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Andria CorsoPersonal Leadership is taking responsibility for all aspects of your life and leading it in the direction that is best for you. In order to be a successful leader on the job, having strong personal leadership skills is critical. When you are able to take responsibility for decisions you ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Leading Effectively Through Shifting Priorities - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Andria CorsoYou know how it goes: you start your workday with a pretty good idea of what you want to do and need to accomplish. You have really good intentions about how productive your day will be and then, you get an unexpected phone call. Someone is sick or hurt or perhaps it’s your spouse calling to ...
Views: 1001 - Three Signs It’s Time for a Professional Change - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Andria CorsoLife is full of change and often times that change occurs in our professional lives. It also often seems to be directed by others and out of our control. Yet, there are also many times in our lives when we desire change, when we, in fact, NEED change to keep us inspired and motivated. So, how ...
Views: 809 - Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andria CorsoWhen you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ...
Views: 2291 - Show Your Passion, Advance Your Career. - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Andria CorsoPassion is defined as a strong emotion or feeling about something, or, a burst of strong emotions. We all are passionate about things in our lives: our family, children, hobbies and, hopefully our careers. I recently read the book The Corner Office by Adam Bryant. The book captures the ...
Views: 1564 - Top 5 Habits of Trusted HR Advisors - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Andria CorsoAs HR professionals continue to work to be value-added strategic associates to the leaders they support, there are some key behaviors to keep in mind. These are the proven distinguishing behaviors amongst some of the most trusted HR advisors across a wide variety of businesses. 1. ...
Views: 4213 - Career Development Feedback....? or Feed-forward? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Andria CorsoFeedback is defined as the return of information about performance, a process or an activity. Whether we like to receive it or not, feedback is an essential part of career development. If you don't know how you've been doing, how will you know where you need to improve, grow and develop? ...
Views: 1285 - To Reach Your Career Objectives, Start With Meaningful Goals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Andria CorsoI recently heard a quote on the local news that indicated that less than 10% of Americans who make New Year's resolutions actually keep them. And what was even more surprising is that, for those who make resolutions, the majority have given up on them by January 20. It takes less than one ...
Views: 1004 - Five Key Steps to Take Full Control of Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Andria CorsoIndividuals who have the most career success are typically those who take full ownership and control of the direction their career is heading. They do not sit around and wait for the next opportunity to arise or for someone to tell them what they need to do. Instead, they grab hold of their ...
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