When you pause a few moments to think about it, consider just how great it would be to sit down with one of the most well-known leaders of all time. …
Learn From Your Life
A few years back I wrote about how nothing in our life is wasted. This post further explores some simple ways that you can learn from your life and use the lessons you …
Skill Sets for the “Youngers”
In a previous Mentoring Moment, I suggested that Mentors and Leaders need to help make sure our young people have the right skill sets to be attractive new hires. I …
Another Reason to Take Care of Our “Youngers”
I am beginning a short adventure in Western Europe. So, I thought I would try to learn a bit about my environment. Things are very different here. The economics, education, …
Music and Happiness
First of all, it is your responsibility to be happy at work. Let’s be clear, your boss does not care that you are happy if you are productive. Your office …
No Surprises Management
Trial lawyers know well the “goosey – gander rule”. What would happen if we apply the “goosey – gander rule” to the concept of no surprises management from the employee …
Mentoring Moment – Putting Your $$$ to Work for You
The 2012 Tax Season is winding down for most of us. Many of us (although not me) have already received refunds. Question: what did you do with yours? Did you …
Mentoring Milli-moment (shorter than a full Moment)
For everyone who will be traveling this summer season, for work or for play, I have an important message. You probably do what most people do and take pre-trip safety …
What Makes a Good Mentor and Mentee?
How-to books are full of advice on what makes a good mentor. But what makes a good mentee and what chemistry is needed to make the relationship work? People being …
Mentoring Moment – Career Killers
Historically, first quarter hiring has often been followed by some form of corporate housecleaning. And we all struggle to avoid being housecleaned. So, in the spirit of offering some career …