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Budget cuts? Don’t panic. Prioritize.
Budget cuts? Don’t panic. Prioritize. You don’t need more budget – you need more clarity. In downturns, I’ve helped my clients refocus,...
Always Be connecting
Always Be ConnectingNot Selling. Not Pitching. Not Closing.Just… Connecting. A friend recently commented, “Always be networking” on a...
What I Learned From a Layoff I Didn’t See Coming
What I Learned From a Layoff I Didn’t See Coming I was part of the select, leadership development program.I had stellar reviews. I had been promoted...
Executive presence isn’t magic. it’s strategy.
Executive Presence Isn’t Magic. It’s Strategy. (Visibility starts with how you operate – not just how you dress.) Let’s be honest –...
Your Small Business Needs More Than a Website. It Needs a Voice. And Topical Relevance.
Your Small Business Needs More Than a Website. It Needs a Voice. And Topical Relevance. When I was a kid, I watched my parents run a...
Strategic Effects in Action: Rethinking Change Management
Business can often be thought of as a three-legged stool: People, Process and Technology, with the focus and investments focused heavily on...
LinkedIn Is More Than a Resume & Rolodex
LinkedIn Is More Than a Resume & Rolodex I watched someone my age try to explain 1980s office life to their 13-year-old – and the kid had no...
Use Conversation Starters to Build Connection – Online and Offline
Use Conversation Starters to Build Connection – Online and Offline We went to a Kentucky Derby party this weekend. You know the kind:...
Strategic Effects: A Mindset for Real Change
Strategic Effects: A Mindset for Real Change Introduction: Why Strategy Alone Isn't Enough Every leader talks about strategy. But in practice,...
Who the F*** is Leon Shasta?
Who Is Leon Shasta?When a voicemail becomes a case study in digital presence and modern communication. There was a time in my childhood (eek —say...
Reminder of a book: The little Prince
Last week, I posted about handling a jerk and I don’t want to leave my last post on a sour note.Have you ever read, The Little Prince? I first...
How Do you manage A**holes?
How Do You Handle A**holes? Throughout my career, I’ve faced all kinds of people—executives at Fortune 500s, scrappy startup founders, authors,...