Getting permission from your boss
I had an interesting discussion today with someone who was frustrated by a lack of support from their boss. This person would like to try out a new idea, but […]
Just learn English!
I came across a great article the other day, which had some powerful insights. It’s entitled Team Culture Trumps National Differences, written by Nancy Settle-Murphy of Guided Insights. Many of […]
When others bail out
My client this morning was feeling some doubt and uncertainty because other folks in his situation are bailing out of their jobs. It made him wonder whether he’s just the […]
How often are you actually productive?
Here’s a secret that many don’t want to admit: At work, most of the time is spent not being productive. In the worst case, there are many activities which are […]
Positive words work wonders
I’ve been having difficulty recently with some people in my life – people in positions of power. This is in a context of a volunteer organization, but it holds just […]
If I’m leading, why is nobody following?
ASTD-NRC: Northern Rockies Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development Join us on January 20th for this skills-focused work session where Carl Dierschow will explain to us the […]
The 80/20 rule, and when you should ignore it
You’ll hear lots of variations on the “80/20 rule”: 20% of the people do 80% of the useful work. If you do the right 20% of the solution, you’ll fix […]
Finding the influencers
Whether you’re looking for a job, or to advance your career, one of the key needs is to find the decision makers who could help you achieve your goals. These […]
Changing leadership
As many of you know, I had a long career with Hewlett-Packard. On Friday, I was surprised to hear that the CEO resigned amidst murky circumstances. Perhaps we’re hearing the […]
Having a larger goal gives you freedom
Why bother with a big goal? That’s an interesting question, actually, because focusing on your life or career goals can be a bit of work. It’s much easier to just […]