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We all know that the relationships in our lives are so important. In fact, motivational speaker Brian Tracy said that 80% of our success in life really depends on our relationships. Yet how many of our relationships are really connections with people that go deep, that matter? With all the social media outlets, we are …
In today’s competitive job market, employers may find themselves in situations where they have no choice but to rescind a job offer. While this may be difficult for both candidates and employers, managing the process professionally and legally is imperative. This comprehensive guide will explore the considerations, legal and illegal reasons, and best practices for …
Product management is crucial for business success. It ensures products meet customer needs, stay competitive, and generate revenue. In today’s fast-paced market, using the right tools is essential. Product management software helps streamline and enhance product development, collaboration, and decision-making processes.  In this blog post, we’ll explore the top product management software in 2023 and …

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Shady investigative practices land Harvard in need of crisis management Digital privacy is certainly a hot-button topic these days, as Harvard administrators quickly found out after its search through archived emails of 16 resident deans not only without permission, but without any notification, raised a ruckus, creating a need for crisis management. Harvard did issue …
Reputation management is a cornerstone of business, regardless of how big you get Google will pay a $7 million fine to settle a multistate investigation into a snoopy software program that enabled the Internet search leader to intercept emails, passwords and other sensitive information sent several years ago over unprotected wireless networks in neighborhoods across …
In Wally Bock’s Three Start Leadership Blog, I saw this boss’s tip of the Day: Boss’s Tip of the Day: Protect your people So often we forget this. So often we worry too much about our own career and our own protection. We forget that our success is determined by their success. This was a …
Mentoring doesn’t have to be based on tutoring, leadership development, careers or some other focused goal. I do and like that kind of mentoring too. But this bonding with girls that I have so much in common with and yet have differences with has something so special about it. I can’t find the few words to capture it. But we cross generations, cultures and economics and explore our common experience. They are interested in our past and we are interested in their future. Colleges and careers enter into easy conversation – not formal counseling.
Simply put, Action Learning is a group-based process that is proven to generate innovative and creative solutions to address complex problems and opportunities for individuals, teams and organizations. Action Learning is an ongoing, highly focused process among 4-8 group members who help each other to address real, current, important problems or opportunities in their lives …
This week has been a big one for me to face my fears and see past the illusions. Many people are reacting with fear to news from Washington of the budget problems. Perhaps your job is affected by that. I want to offer some thoughts here to help you step through any fears or doubts …
Strong communication is an essential ingredient for crisis management Merrie Spaeth’s BIMBO Awards nominations never fail to provide perfect examples of what NOT to do when speaking to the media. In fact, it certainly looks like foot-in-mouth disease is making the rounds again because this month brings us quite a few displays of poor communication, …