“Just Try It, Mama” or Lessons from the 5-Year Old
Posted on September 22, 2009
I have a rule when it comes to food: you have to try it before you render judgment. This is a rule that my husband and I have impressed on […]Tag: Leadership
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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt
I have a rule when it comes to food: you have to try it before you render judgment. This is a rule that my husband and I have impressed on […]
Netiquette for The Boss While on Twitter, Facebook, and Other Social Networks
Posted on August 27, 2009
I was on LinkedIn yesterday and the LinkedIn search engine helpfully recommended a couple of people for me to add to my network. The list included a couple of people […]
Does Your Corporate Underground Match Your Company’s Size and Needs?
Posted on August 11, 2009
I was working with a prospect recently and lamenting to my team that the organization felt like a bunch of stovepipes, with the VPs competing for resources and influence. I […]
Why Won’t My Boss Make That Decision?
Posted on June 16, 2009
I hear it all the time from clients and prospects. “My boss isn’t ready to make a decision and I don’t know why.” “We are delaying our decision-making.” “We are […]
People Want to Follow; Are You Ready to Lead?
Posted on April 23, 2009
I’ve been thinking about the terminology that we use to describe our relationships on various social networks. I “follow” people on Twitter and people “follow” me back. I have “friends” […]
Conversation and the Zen Tech Warrior
Posted on January 27, 2009
I had the pleasure of speaking at the ASAE Technology Conference, taking place until tomorrow at the DC Convention Center. My topic? Dealing With Big Trends in a Small Staff […]
What Business Are You In?
Posted on January 14, 2009
At a meeting of my Vistage CEO group, I sat through a captivating presentation by Max Carey, CEO of CRD, a marketing and sales consulting firm. He asked each of […] Another Way to Give This Holiday Season
Posted on December 24, 2008
This holiday season, we are encouraged to “give our time, not gifts.” I applauded the sentiment but then wondered just what it means to give time. Here are some ways […]
Why Your CEO Needs to Be Part of Your Next Web Project
Posted on December 9, 2008
Whenever we start a project, especially if the project is related to branding or design, we ask for time with the CEO, Executive Director, President — the top staff person. […] Why Perfect References Aren’t Always a Good Thing
Posted on October 31, 2008
My favorite business guru, Tom Peters, blogged recently that “hiring is the most important aspect of business” and I couldn’t agree more. I know down to my core that if […]