Things To Be Thankful For
You, the reader, are also on my gratitude list. I so appreciate this tremendous opportunity to write for you and focus each week on talented men and women. I hope these columns have been encouraging and helpful to you as you rise. …
What To Do When You’re On The Outs With A Colleague
Peace and tranquility are good things, and most of the time, they are completely attainable. …
To The Class of 2019: Guard Your Reputation If You Want To Succeed
Every day we make deposits or withdrawals with our words, actions, and decisions. You don’t want a negative account balance when you need to make some withdrawals! …
Are You Ready To Serve on a Corporate Board?
Corporate board seats are scarce and competition is fierce. But you don’t have to sit passively just wishing and hoping. There are actions you can take. In fact, the “right” initiatives can immeasurably increase your odds of landing a seat. …
Re-Calibrating Our 2019 Resolutions
Feel the success that consistency brings. …
Leadership Lessons From The Super Bowl
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Think out of the box with your people. …
Embracing The Unfamiliar: Lenovo Chief Diversity Officer Yolanda Conyers
My advice is to ask questions to learn, seek mentors, and accept coaching and feedback. …
Why Office Politics Are A Good Thing
If you are not currently engaging in office politics, it’s time to get started. Being politically savvy is a crucial ingredient in your career success. Forging good relationships up and down the org chart is a sure way to get yourself promoted, and a key …
What To Do When Opportunity Knocks, Part Two: Act The Part
Just as important as how you look is how you act. Important interviews have quickly gone south because somebody’s cell phone went off, or the body language was sending the wrong signals. The good news is, these are all fixable things. …
Opportunity Knocking: Part 1
When in doubt, do more. Go above and beyond. I’ve never lost by doing that. …
