Social media is not novel any more. Facebook and Twitter are now household names, worldwide. They connect people and causes, they build online communities, sure. But they also sell products, big time. The corporate sector has discovered this power, and recently many nonprofits are finding these online, interactive communities to be powerful places to build …

I am well advised of the power of gazing in everyday matters. One of my cats uses gazing to communicate its undying love for me. Seriously. She gazes intently, staring and then blinks a few times; if you’ve studied animal behavior, you know it means she loves me–with the glint in her misty blue eyes. …

Business plans appear in many different formats, depending on the audience for the plan and complexity of the business. However, most business plans address the following five topic areas in one form or another.

In a previous post, I discussed some common misconceptions with illegal workplace behavior. With all the misconceptions that some behavior is illegal and with all the sexual harassment training that is provided, it should be easy to figure out that the following behavior is illegal:

Many ambitious professionals are so involved in projects and fire fighting that they forget about managing their careers. Don’t let these seven career mistakes derail your career. 1. Burning bridges along the way. Each profession may seem big – but, as you move up in your career, you come to realize how ‘small’ each really …

“Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.” – Alfred Painter Thank YOU for taking the time to read my A-Z Spirituality in the Workplace series and share your comments. I was inspired to write this poem to capture the essence of this work. The A-Z of your Soul at Work …

Why Doesn’t All Training Look Like Black Belt Training? We call it professional development training. Here’s a little different take. I call it, The Black Belt Art of Training. My middle school children have been taking the same kind of training for years. ract among most trainers, I think. But do tell me if I …

The Fundraising Appeal A few months ago, a NYTimes article suggested that donors are being highly selective in deciding whose name goes on the payee line of their checks. Non-Profit Organizations, therefore, must do all they can to get donors to want to give to them. At most times, especially in an economically “troubled climate,” …

Be prepared for crises At the very core of crisis management is the fact that all businesses, no matter how well-managed, can and will be impacted by crises at some point. Because of this, it is crucial to put yourself in a position to both prevent and react to damaging situations before things get hot. …

Communication experts claim that as much as 93% of your communication depends on your delivery. Today, let’s look at a few basic but oh-so-critical delivery skills. This week, take time to notice how you are managing your non-verbals, or ask someone you trust to give you specific feedback on your posture, hands, voice, face or eye contact.