Creating connection at the team level requires individuals to consciously connect first to themselves. The leadership literature confirms that emotional intelligence, presence, and influence all require self-awareness – as does connection. Connection starts with your inner dialogue We all have an inner dialogue that goes on in our mind, commenting on our experiences in the …

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Have you ever stumbled a little over your introduction? I sure have! I vividly remember once I was being introduced, and the person introducing me forgot my name. The nervousness must have been contagious, because when I started to speak, I practically forgot my own name as well. Not an auspicious beginning, right? Introductions are …

In coaching, a challenge is a powerful request that asks the client to extend themselves beyond their self-imposed limits. A challenge can shift the way the client sees and thinks of themselves for years to come. The elements of a challenge include a specific action and the date/time of completion. Here are some examples of …

Recently, I got asked another question and the answer required a little more thought on my part. One of my HR students asked, "How do you know so much about this stuff?" After thinking about that for a couple of days, I discovered that the answer is that I am a true student of HR and all things related to people in the workplace. I read a lot of books, I read a lot of articles, I spend a great deal of time on websites, I attend professional development seminars and conferences, I teach HR, and I am actively involved in my local ASTD chapter. I am constantly seeking the most up to date information and I love research on the topic. I am a true HR Nerd.

Wasteful spending wrecks Philly Councilman’s rep Philidelphia Councilman Jim Kenney doesn’t know how to Tweet. Not only that, but his PR guy, Martin O’Rourke, who collects $30,000 of taxpayer money every year to handle communications for Kenney, doesn’t either. Logic should direct these two towards taking a few of those bucks and hustling to the …

Government grant proposals should go through a five-step writing process: Plan: Think through your proposal sections. Organize: Use the grant guidelines as your outlining guide. Write: Write in a free-flowing manner. Examine: Walk away from your writing and review it later while letting others review it too. Revise: Emphasize clarity, conciseness, correctness, and persuasiveness. This …

I had a challenging conversation recently with a business woman. She was really upset about something I had done, and as I was trying to fix the problem, she screamed at me. It’s not fun to have someone scream at you, especially when you are trying to help them. Ever have one of those conversations? …

Marc Lane, arguably the most prolific writer in the social enterprise sector, last year wrote another one of his useful books, entitled: Social Enterprise: Empowering Mission-Drive Entrepreneurs. It’s a good book to glance through, and even more important, to have nearby on your bookshelf for when you have a legal question about social enterprise. For …