I recently posted a blog called “Lessons from the River Creatures.” The posting was inspired by a parable about letting go of things you cling to so that you can reach your dreams or live more authentically. I want to continue on this theme as it relates to work situations where you may need to …

There’s been a lot of talk about happiness and general well-being of late. Here we explore the four components of happiness and ask if busy teams can ever achieve a happy team. Since becoming the Conservative leader and Prime Minister in the UK David Cameron has argued that we should be monitoring GWB (General Well …

Searching for a new job is hard work. In fact, it can be the toughest “job” you’ll ever have. That’s why the key to job search success is treating the entire process like a business. You are currently in the “job hunting” business. Like any successful business, you need a plan that has goals and …

… So We’d better Find A Consultant in Our Area. There is a myth about hiring campaign counsel that, in essence, says that you should hire someone from your area because they will know the area and all the people, and will be better able to point you at the right prospective leaders and donors. …

When the Lead Independent Director role was first introduced it was viewed with suspicion. Now, in companies where the incumbent has performed well, it is viewed as an essential component of board success.

Some of us are really good at giving positive feedback. Others are really good at giving negative feedback. Not many seem skilled in providing both, what I call balanced feedback. Let’s take a look at what can happen when you give feedback, either too positive or too negative, and what happens when you give balanced feedback.

Creating a business plan takes a lot of time. But you can get help. Consultants can be valuable, but to save money, find out if there’s a qualified college intern who could carry some of the load. Many college courses require students to participate in internships. With the right intern and a carefully structured project, …

“I don’t think I know anyone who can honestly say that he or she doesn’t want to be a success. Do you?” asks June Melvin Mickens, J.D. of Executive Advantage, LLC, in her E. A. INSIGHT newsletter article, The Good Boss: How to Be (or Recognize) One. “What’s interesting, though, is that usually many of …

Effectively implementing an excellent marketing strategy is the best bet for profitable growth. Such a strategy will be founded on market needs and internal capabilities. It will have at its core, a valuable advantage over your competitors. The whole company needs to understand what this advantage is. Each person needs to know how they contribute …

Groupon seems to have recently arrived at the social enterprise sector. Many SEs have applied for participation in Groupon promotions, and a few have been picked. Results so far have been mixed, in terms of long-term benefit to the social enterprise. And there are folks who would prefer to avoid Groupon, in part because of …