July 28, 2013

The Art of “Managing Up”

4 Things You Can Do To Ensure Your Own Success

If you are a frequent visitor to ManagingAmericans.com, your career is probably on an upward trajectory. You are likely looking to expand your knowledge, integrate new skills, and build new networks. And, if you are a growth-minded professional, chances are you are given new responsibilities and opportunities on a regular basis.   But with these opportunities can come stress and overwhelm. One of my clients recently told me about the struggle he was having after being given a “promotion”...Continue reading

By Claire LaughlinPosted in Communication Skills on July 28, 2013

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July 25, 2013

Just Starting Out & Need A Contract For Your Small Business?

What can a contract do? Why do you need one? What should it say?

By Dina Eisenberg, JD, Founder, SpeakupPowerfully.com Are you a newbie who is just starting your business? You probably realize that you need a written contract for your small business.  After all, businesses have contracts.  What you might not know is why you need a contract and what to include inside of yours.  It can be confusing so let’s take a minute to walk through those questions.   Understanding what your contract can do.   Understanding what a thoughtfully...Continue reading

By Dina EisenbergPosted in Small Business on July 25, 2013

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July 23, 2013

Weaknesses Aren’t All Bad

Seek to identify Self Awareness & Authenticity in every hiring candidate.

By Joseph Skursky, President of Market Leader Solutions How many times have you read an article or Q&A forum regarding the classic interview question, “What’s your greatest weakness?” If you never have, here’s a spoiler alert – the topic is rarely positive and the supporting responses are quite caustic.    Do you use this question yourself or perhaps someone else in your organization? In the proper context and with the right objective in mind, it’s...Continue reading

By Joseph SkurskyPosted in Human Resources on July 23, 2013

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July 21, 2013

Gadgetry SOS? Two Rules in Response

Communication Etiquette-The receiver reigns as we try to connect.

By Sherri Petro, President of VPI Strategies & California Miramar University (CMU) Professor Hey Dick Tracy, Maxwell Smart and Inspector Gadget, I have a beef with you.  I thought all this gadgetry was supposed to help us communicate better and solve problems.  Why are we still having communication issues?  User error, you say?  It’s not the gadget itself, it’s how we use it?   Here’s the tip of our very large communication iceberg. We leverage...Continue reading

By Sherri PetroPosted in Communication Skills on July 21, 2013

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July 16, 2013

Apathy and Leadership

6 Steps to Overcoming Apathy Within Yourself & Your Team

By Jayne Jenkins, CEO, Churchill Leadership Group When you think about apathy and the impact it can have on your business, leadership may not be the first place you look, but maybe it should be. By definition Apathy is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation and passion. Business leaders actively work to reduce apathy in an effort to increase "employee engagement" because once Apathy sets in, individuals become "disengaged" or even "unengaged"...Continue reading

By Jayne JenkinsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 16, 2013

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July 14, 2013

Are You a Manager or Are You a Leader? 23 Distinctions

Identifying the differences between what a manager does and what a leader does.

By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions Your job title is meant to be an indication of the role you play in your organization. Supervisor, Manager, Director, VP, GM and C-suite titles signify differing levels of responsibility and authority. Climbing the ladder usually includes a progression through titles like these.   But there’s another role that people in these jobs often adopt. It’s a role that is not bestowed by title. In fact, sometimes this role is...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 14, 2013

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July 11, 2013

3 Focus Strategies For First Time Managers

New Kid on the Block: Skills for First Time Managers in New Organizations

By Emilie Shoop, Creator and Leader of Shoop Training & Consulting Sometimes the first opportunity someone gets to step in a supervisor or management role is with a new organization.  Based on your past experiences, you now have been hired to take on a new role with new people.  How do you fit in and begin to lead at the same time?   Any time an individual starts at a new company, there is a learning curve.  What is the culture all about? How do they handle this or that?...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on July 11, 2013

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July 9, 2013

Agile Metrics – Measure What Matters

If your goal is to produce working software, then your metrics must answer 4 key questions.

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC The late management guru Dr. Peter Drucker said, “What's measured improves.”  As with most of Dr. Drucker’s observations, there is a lot of wisdom packed into this brief sentence.  All too often, organizations measure things that do not really matter and ignore those things that do matter.  In developing agile metrics, we need to begin with what matters.    One of the agile...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on July 9, 2013

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July 7, 2013

Professional Intimacy: The Key to Being a Sustainable Leader

New rules you need to follow to be a respected female…or male leader.

By Christina Haxton, MA LMFT Speaker, Author & Executive Coach, Sustainable Leadership, Inc. The words you choose as a leader, or in any position of influence, shape the identity of others and as a result their decisions and actions. Successful business owners and senior managers are able to communicate in a way that is authentic and inspiring, not only shaping positive results, but also creating an environment where employees feel satisfied, happy and excited to come to work each...Continue reading

By Christina HaxtonPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 7, 2013

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July 2, 2013

A New Leadership Key Performance Indicator

A Billion Words of Leadership – Is it time for a Leadership Checkup?

By Joseph Skursky, President of Market Leader Solutions The commitment of leadership to principles, standards, and strategic direction cannot be overstated in terms of the critical importance they play in organizational performance. Too many leaders, however, focus on motivational talk with persuasive or even commanding language, while ignoring the most important and influential directive of all…their own actions.   A leader’s actions communicate far more than the words they...Continue reading

By Joseph SkurskyPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 2, 2013

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