Monthly Archives: April 2013

Resiliency: Can You Bounce Back?

By |April 26th, 2013|

off_road_truck_sA train does not have the resiliency of an all wheel drive truck. When a train derails the engineer does not have the ability to maneuver the train back on the tracks. Whether the issues are minor or major, some leaders get derailed and have a hard […]

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Check Up…Annual Review Time!

By |April 23rd, 2013|

exam_proctologist_sIs your annual review process like visting a proctologist?

Most people are not looking forward to their annual review, however you can be better prepared by managing the process.

  1. If you are a new employee start with the basics by determining if the company conducts reviews […]
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Informal Networks Will Increase Your Influence

By |April 19th, 2013|

Social_Informal_Networks_sHave you built informal networks around you? Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ are great tools, but they don’t compare to face to face interaction. You have the power to build solid relationships with people that you see during your daily routine. Why not take advantage of that awesome […]

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Encouragement: Hope Dealer or Dope Dealer?

By |April 15th, 2013|

encouragement_football_player_sEncouragement is paramount in building up the team and each other.

Regardless of the sport, many of our weekends are spent screaming at the top of our lungs across some field or court encouraging athletes to do their best. We hear statements such as, “you can do […]

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Accountability: The Beauty of a Business Analyst

By |April 11th, 2013|

Plumbob_accountability_sHaving a business analyst to assist in maintaining a high level of accountability within an organization is a beautiful experience. The role or position of the business analyst is crucial in bridging the gap between the business and stakeholders. They are change agents that gather requirements from […]

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The Power of Like Minded Teams

By |April 9th, 2013|

Like_Minded_Vision_sThe power of like minded teams can catapult a team to greatness or can send them down the road of regret. Birds of a feather can’t flock together unless they are flying to the same destination. Are the members of your team flying with you? As […]

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Do You Have a Wisdom Group?

By |April 4th, 2013|

Eagle_Owl_Wisdom_sWho do you turn to for wise counsel? All leaders need a wisdom group. A NASCAR driver has a pit crew, a company has a board of directors and the president has his advisors. A wisdom group is simply a group of people who you trust […]

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Do You Need Courage to be a Good Leader?

By |April 2nd, 2013|

Fireman_sWe have many opportunities to display courage as a leader but in many cases we squander the chance to stand tall. We allow that little voice to make us stand down. For many of us the suppression of courage started at a young age where we […]