We’ve all read stories about the blog that went big (try Gawker), the college dweebs who became billionaires (Google, anyone?), and the service with tens of employees and zero profits that was bought for millions (think Geek Squad and Best Buy). So you think it’s easy to be a successful...
I propose supplanting the long tradition of New Year’s resolutions in January. Make resolutions at the start of the actual new year – in September. Let’s face it. Not a lot changes between December 31 and January 1. It’s a solar new year that has no correlation to any actual change in our day-to-day...
In a Nutshell: 3 Tips • Make it a daily habit to plan for and schedule at least one hour for work that requires careful thought. • Use a visual device (an egg timer, or a sign that says “Think”) to broadcast that this is your time to be left alone. • Inform your colleagues of your new technique...
For anyone who has ever sat through one of my workshops, she knows that I harp on a core concept – developing the habit of personal leadership. It is a concept made famous by Stephen Covey, and this is how I explain it to my clients in the context of what they’re trying to accomplish. If you want...