by Christi Barrett | Change, Discipline, Emotional Intelligence
Self-confidence is a prerequisite for leadership. But like other laudable qualities, confidence must be kept in balance. Successful leaders believe in themselves and their capabilities. They also are not afraid to be wrong or make mistakes. They are bold, yet...
by Christi Barrett | Discipline, Flexibility, Standards
Let’s just clear this up, for those of you who are rule followers: Yes, there are a few rules that organizations need in order to comply with the law and create necessary structure and standards. Other than a scant supply of dictates, what more do you really...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Development, Discipline, Performance, Success
Remember the 1996 book by Hillary Clinton titled It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us? One main idea of Clinton’s book was that it takes more than a parent to nurture children who thrive and ultimately contribute to society. The village idea can...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Discipline, Strategic
You’re addicted to your smartphone. So what? Isn’t that a pretty socially acceptable compulsion – one that helps you be more efficient and effective? The term “Crackberry” isn’t considered to be universally negative. If...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Discipline, Strategic, Success
If you don’t know where you’re going, you can never get lost. Herb Cohen When vacationing, the lack of a defined destination can set the stage for a grand adventure. In our work lives, however, not knowing where you’re going usually spells disaster....
by David Wheatley | Discipline, Strategic, Time Management
You’re doing a high-stakes presentation and need to be articulate and compelling. In a perfect world, you’d have a laser-like focus on the task at hand. In the real world, you’re working hard to hold other thoughts at bay. There’s the dismal...