In this crazy, fast-paced work environment that we’re all part of it’s hard to remember that the “how’ of getting something done can be just as important as the “what”.  We are, after all, human beings not human doings.
But the doing takes over doesn’t it?  We rush around trying to get it all done.  We [...]

In the last 2 posts we focused on completing 2009 and bringing the new learning to 2010.  Now it’s time to apply it!
Step Three:  Imagine ahead to December 2010
Write a list of your Wins, Gains, and Breakthroughs for 2010.  This part is very important:  Be specific and write them as if they have already happened.
For [...]

In my last article, we discussed “closing out” 2009 by reflecting on the year. This is a great first step.  But equally as important is the learning that comes from it and what you do with it.  These are the next critical steps to building more success.
Step 2:  Identify lessons learned in 2009.
List 6-8 lessons [...]

I had the great honor of speaking to a group of senior advertising agency media executives at the iMedia Summit last week. The presentation was entitled:  ”Maximizing your brain and energy at work.”.  The engagement and feedback around this topic was incredible.  No surprise, because we’re always trying to find ways to be smarter and [...]

I remember when the Berlin Wall came down.  I was in an Irish bar in Australia.  I didn’t believe anyone until I saw it on TV.  It seemed surreal.
Growing up in the U.S. with a father who had escaped from East Germany, I was always very aware of the impact the war and the wall [...]

Right now is a very interesting time for us in the world. I’m sure many of you can think of different words than “interesting”. Let’s see…what are the words we’re hearing: “Downturn”, “crisis”, “loss”, “doom”, “things will never be the same” or “this is just the beginning, things are about to get [...]

Multi-tasking? It’s becoming pervasive in our culture and in the work place. Our jobs seem to require handling multiple tasks at one time and our bosses and organizations often even encourage it.
In fact, who has tried one of these tactics? Are any of these familiar to you?
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