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Why a Leader Steps Down
April 19, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyAccording to John Baldoni (photo, left), "A leader’s legacy is a sum of pluses and minuses...Category: Employee Motivation, Management Roles, Functions, and Skills, Special: Articles, Special: VideosComments Off on Why a Leader Steps Down
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Understanding Speed and Velocity: Saying “No” to the Non-Essential
by Jan Shawkey"It's tempting to think that in order to be a valuable team player, you should say “yes” to every request and task that is asked of you...Category: Organizational Communication, Special: Articles, Work ProductivityComments Off on Understanding Speed and Velocity: Saying “No” to the Non-Essential
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5 Ways to Build Lasting Self-Esteem
by Jan Shawkey"Everyone is in favor of high self-esteem — but cultivating it can be surprisingly tough...Category: Persuasive Messages, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 5 Ways to Build Lasting Self-Esteem
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6 Ways to Be More Memorable in Interviews
April 18, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Author Jayson DeMers [photo, left], a serial entrepreneur, says he largely owes his success to taking steps to make himself more memorable in job interviews and networking situations...Category: Job Interviews, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 6 Ways to Be More Memorable in Interviews
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Should I Re-Attach My Resume When Following Up on a Job?
by Jan Shawkey"Here’s my short answer: If you’ve spent time tailoring your resume and are extremely proud of it, there’s no harm in reattaching it...Category: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Should I Re-Attach My Resume When Following Up on a Job?
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Innovate Before Your Customers Want You to Die
by Jan ShawkeyTamara Kleinberg observes fellow customers complaining to her but not to the customer service agent and asks if your business is experiencing the same phenomenon...Category: Creativity/Brainstorming, Special: Articles, The Art and Science of MarketingComments Off on Innovate Before Your Customers Want You to Die
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I’m Your Boss, Not Your Friend; 10 Reasons Why Your Boss Shouldn’t Be Your Friend
by Jan ShawkeyDan McCarthy gives his take on the topic at GreatLeadershipByDan...Category: Employee Development and Support, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on I’m Your Boss, Not Your Friend; 10 Reasons Why Your Boss Shouldn’t Be Your Friend
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Why I Invite All 900 of My Employees to Board Meetings
April 17, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Open board meetings may seem extreme, but they are part of a strict code of transparency that I believe factors heavily into our innovation and rapid growth...Category: Employee Development and Support, Employee Motivation, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Why I Invite All 900 of My Employees to Board Meetings
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Mistakes — It’s Not the Failures That Define Us So Much as How We Respond to Them
by Jan ShawkeyHere's a quick read on the topic by the nice people at Farnam Street...Category: Employee Motivation, Routine and Positive Messages, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Mistakes — It’s Not the Failures That Define Us So Much as How We Respond to Them
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If You Say This During an Apology, You’re Doing It Wrong
by Jan Shawkey"The difference between a sincere apology and cheap one has a lot to do with how it’s phrased...Category: Interpersonal Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on If You Say This During an Apology, You’re Doing It Wrong
