Engaging in reputation management is not a choice, but a necessity The availability of easy online publishing tools has given everyone a voice and the power to reach an audience. This can be a very positive thing, what with fans, evangelists, and brand ambassadors helping to spread the word. On the other hand, it opens …

Speak and Act with Data Irrespective of the type of industry or nature of business, Quality Management tools and programs including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ISO 9000 & BPM all share one fundamental dependency. It’s called data. Whilst approaches, techniques and duration of these programs will differ, data, on the other hand, will always be …

Do you have great ideas but can’t seem to get people to listen? A recent email from a frustrated manager who, like many of us, has great ideas but finds it difficult getting them accepted and implemented. Perhaps a boss is too busy putting out fires to pay attention. Or, in the give and take …

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In my last post, I discussed being able to identify signs of employee burnout. The first step is to recognize burnout; however, if you do what should you do? Below is a list of things you can do if you notice the signs. What can you add?

Retrospective: Fundraising in the Insecure Economy Over the years, the biggest mistake that many non-profits made was believing that Grants from Corporations, Foundations, and Governments would continue at former levels. Giving by foundations and corporations is dependent upon their available resources, and during the recent “low period” in the stock market their assets shrank dramatically. …

Your mission this year is to step more fully into Who You Are. You are not your job title You are not your salary You are not your career ladder You will know Who You Are by how you respond to stress, greed, temptations, challenges, conflicts, opportunity. You will have opportunities to speak your Truth …

In the old days, people raised money for their start up ventures in traditional ways. They put in their own money and sweat equity. They borrowed against home equity, insurance policies, and credit cards. If they were lucky, they also got money from friends, family, even “angel” investors. They collected gifts, loans, forgivable loans (“pay …

The odometer on the old Gregorian calendar turned over again. Salutations and Warm Greetings for the New Year. What does 2011 offer people and organizations looking for media coverage? Whoa, slow down. What are your resolutions for the new season? Better yet, is making any resolution even a good idea when so many things on …

Asking a few questions now can prevent crises later One of the very best ways to prevent crises is to avoid them altogether. While obviously this isn’t always possible, there are steps you can take to shift the odds in your favor. In a recent blog post, Barry Hurd, President of 123 Social Media, gave …