Your level of influence as a professional will be measured by your ability to get others to listen and take action. Your level of influence can be measured. And,... read more →
Why do some teams get extraordinary results, while others struggle just to finish mundane tasks? Why do certain teams glide to victory, while others can’t even cross the finish... read more →
For your reading pleasure… my hand-picked collection of a dozen instant inspirations. Ready… set… go! 12. The greatest value you can add is to become more of yourself.... read more →
Are you motivated by enthusiasm and praise? Or are you motivated by the threat of negative consequences? In other words… carrot, or stick? (Me, I’m a carrot person.) People... read more →
Gather round kids, for a branding story. Centuries ago, a tiny town in Wales struggled with a BIG branding problem: They needed to attract more tourists, but didn’t... read more →
Let’s be honest. You dread certain tasks. Really dread them. You might even wake up in the morning and experience a sinking “uuuugh” feeling when you remember one of... read more →
A quick introduction from Sally: A while back, a young woman walked into our office for a job interview. She wasn’t outgoing and bubbly. In fact, she almost didn’t... read more →
Vanilla ice cream is a crowd-pleaser. Most people like it, and almost everyone will eat it. It’s easy, comfortable, and safe. The Gap khakis of ice cream. Vanilla is the... read more →
Nowhere is fascination more relevant than at a big meeting or conference. Even if your event has a limitless budget, it’s tough to impress your clients and audiences. Expectations... read more →
Conflict can rip a team apart, skyrocketing resentment against management or even pitting co-workers against each other. But office conflicts will calm down, or even dissolve entirely, once people understand... read more →