Leadership

From the Mouths of Babes: Get Everything You Want by Learning How to Negotiate Like a Child

Bill Adler identifies 45 tried-and-true negotiating strategies that have worked for kids since the beginning of time and explains how they can be adapted from the playground to the workplace.

Get Rid of Those Pesky "Weasel Words"

Does your writing have a weasel problem? Weasel is language that sounds wishy-washy, even sneaky. It avoids saying anything definitively. Here's how to tell if weasels have infested your writing....

Bet It on Red

Even the most fearless leaders quail when faced with that most dangerous risk of all, the difficult conversation. VitalSmarts' Kerry Pattersen, coauthor of the New York Times best-seller Crucial Conversations, and Eric Patten tell you how to tip the odds in your favor....

Being "Self-ful"-A Guide to Assertive Communication at Work

When it comes to handling difficult situations at work, you have three choices: you can respond in a way that is either selfish, selfless or "self-ful." Author/trainer Mimi Donaldson explains how being "self-ful"-confident enough to be able to ask for what you need without hurting other people-will

Blogging Your Way to Business Success

Blogs, or Weblogs, aren't just for "geeks" anymore. Businesses large and small are using them to create a powerful brand identity and to connect with customers. Over 70,000 new blogs are created each day. Isn't it time you got started?...

"Houston, We Have a Problem": Leadership in Times of Crisis

An Interview with Recovering "CEO Dad" Tom Stern

Do you think it's OK to e-mail your spouse on his or her birthday? Do you refer to your kids as human resources? You may be a CEO Dad. Tom Stern, author of the insightful and hilarious new book, CEO Dad: How to Avoid Getting Fired by Your Family, calls himself a "comedic evangelist." His mission: to

Work/Life “Balance” Is Dead

Work/Life Balance, a term that originated to drive awareness for improved worker conditions, has morphed into a phenomenon of loosely defined objectives with questionable business value.

New Year’s Resolution: Overcome Procrastination

It has been said that "procrastination is the thief of time." A wise man in one of my seminars expanded on that by saying, "Procrastination is the thief of life."

Nine Questions to Ask Yourself Before Heading Off to the Office Holiday Party

One thing you can count on during the holiday season is the obligatory office party. Whether the organization is large or small, ‘tis the season to bring coworkers together for a moment of merriment.