Many times when the media interviews a CEO, the article is full of canned responses. So when a leader breaks that trend, it is always an interesting read. Recently the CEO of Blackberry’s maker Research In Motion Mike Lazaridis expressed…

As a society, it appears we are fascinated by public meltdowns of celebrities. This is probably why Charlie Sheen’s twitter account set a new Guinness World record for the fastest person to reach 1 million followers. I’m sure many of…

Do more with less. It’s a popular phrase in the workplace, as the drive for optimal achievement is everywhere. Companies continually call on managers to do more but often with fewer people, less spending, less time. Perhaps due to the…

Michael Jordan. It’s safe to say he’s one of the greatest basketball players of all time, if not the greatest. But that’s not what we are here to discuss – this post is about his career off the court. After…

So a great new position came your way – you are officially a manager! Since you’ve mastered the skill set required for your current position becoming a manager should be a natural move. However, the title and responsibilities of manager…

Lately, we have noticed debates on various blogs and forums centered on the question, “Should 360 Feedback be used for development purposes or for performance appraisals?” While the topic is not new in nature, it still is an interesting debate…

“I quit!” A year ago that phrase was heard seldom in the workplace, but times are changing. Industry experts say the economy is improving, and as a result more job opportunities are opening up for candidates. According to Monster.com, the…

You go to work. You go home. Repeat. Sound familiar? This repetition can cause people to settle and stay in a comfort zone, which makes them feel safe and secured. They don’t take risks but they also won’t experience failure.…

We’ve all heard the quote, “at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. While it is a popular cliché in business, it doesn’t count out the reality that perseverance is an important leadership skill. Perseverance involves people sticking to their…

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