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 [...]

The recent WSJ.com article “More Workers Start to Quit” states that “in February the number of employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the number being fired or discharged for the first time since October 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
The article also indicates that the number of employees quitting could continue to grow in the coming [...]

Here’s the scene:
A full day workshop with 40 generation y’rs in the advertising industry in Fort Worth Texas.  We have been hired to provide training on the topics of Improving your Productivity and Supervision/Team Coaching.  My co-leader, Eve,  and I have built what we believe to be a fantastic day of learning, fun and training.  It includes [...]

In my last article I discussed the importance of getting beyond information overload,  juggling to-do lists and managing email 24/7 , and instead beginning to identify what’s most important to you in your role, work and career. As we begin the new year,  it’s a great time to get clear on just that:

What’s most [...]

Tough times require “softer” leaders.  Having strong emotional intelligence is critical for leadership success.

In an interview with Tom Field of Information Security Media Group, I talk about how today’s senior leaders need to focus more on emotional intelligence and other “soft” qualities to be able to better recruit and retain quality employees.
Questions specifically addressed are:
Which “soft” [...]

Are we becoming less accountable? How often do you own your part?
I do my best thinking when I run. And I do my best running when I think – especially about things that get me charged up! I run faster.
Today I ran fast.
A friend recently sent me a book that someone was writing about online [...]

Last week I listened to the first webcast on Getting Customers to Choose You Over Everyone Else: Leveraging Credibility, Believability, and Trust in Everything you do created by the League of Extraordinary Minds.

As an entrepreneur, I appreciated the sheer amount of practical tips and information that will help me with my business. And as a [...]

One of the roles that I had in the past in my past career in advertising as a media director was to keep abreast of many media platforms. That often came in the form of listening to “pitches” from sales managers and reps.  In fact, I just did the math and estimated that in my [...]

I love this video and what a great way to illustrate various leadership styles and to see the impact of what’s most effective.  Check it out!
http://bit.ly/1RmqDk
What he so beautifully illustrates is the magic the comes when the conductor creates the space for the “players” to tell their stories collectively.   What I notice is that [...]

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Welcome to Kraft Your Success!
This blog has been created to help bring more success to your work (and personal) lives.  I’m an Executive and Professional Development Leadership Coach and I’m passionate about bringing more success to individuals, teams and organizations.
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