This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series Introverts and ExtrovertsIt’s easy to see fame as something all want. Reality differs. We can see this when looking at the differences when extroverts and introverts are dealing with fame. They’re similar to those we see in both as speakers. Extroverted And Introverted Differences First...
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Regardless of what one thinks of Donald Trump, he knows how to grab an audience. Even many who can’t stand him tune in. For them, he has an “accident waiting to happen” appeal. The press can’t even help themselves. Yet, his performances hold key public speaking tips. Seven Public Speaking Tips Here are seven public...
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When Steve Jobs died, markets worried that Apple’s best days were behind it. Yet, the transition to Tim Cook proved this wrong. In fact, it’s declared as “one of the most lucrative business successions in history.” Now, contrast this to the demise of GE after Jack Welch. What leadership insights exist? Moving From Jobs To...
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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Undermining TruthFunny and fun ways exist to undermine truth. While speaking, three common ones are rhymes, humor and exaggerations. Fun relaxes people. It makes them more receptive to the message replacing truth. Three Funny And Fun Ways Rhymes “You snooze, you lose.” “See you later...
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History changes how we see things. No, this is not about the stuff in history books. This is about the history born and raised from our lives, not of those long dead. As more of this history grows, the Jack Welch legacy does not age well. What was good wine, time is turning to vinegar....
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This entry is part 18 of 18 in the series Creative InnovationPeople don’t like very new ideas. Experts are even worse. Thus, they often are the biggest obstacle to innovation and new ways of thinking. Experts And New Ideas Experts scrutinize new ideas especially if they exist in their fields. First, they ask, “Is this...
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Business leadership in a time of crisis differs from everyday leadership. That’s well known. “How?” is not though. The biggest “how” exists in the employee’s mind and heart. The Mind And Heart In A Crisis Severe, unexpected, unplanned change makes up a crisis. Most times urgency does too. That means intense uncertainty strikes. People fear...
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Many management books exist. They come and go like fashion. Things change. Then, they return. Some managers cite the latest and greatest. Others cite the old standbys. All search for the best management style. It’s the quest for the Holy Grail. Here’s the secret to the best management style though: it’s all of them and...
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Few issues carry more charge than race. Often the issue is a minefield, just waiting to tag someone a racist. That makes the issue a black and white one. One is a racist or one is not. The hidden language of race though does not make this so cut and dry. Failing to see this...
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The rise of the digital age brought with it the rise of data. Looking at the difference between older and younger workers working with data allows us to see the opportunities and challenges before all of us. The Experiential Difference Between Older And Younger Workers The primary difference between older and younger workers is one...
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