Pinkcasts: short, informal, low-fi videos offering tips, recommendations, or whatever happens to be on my mind. Sent on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.
108: Judy Robinette | How to Be a Power Connector - Smart Business Revolution
Judy Robinette went from being a shy, bullied kid to networking her way into the Clinton Administration. Today, she's giving us her top networking advice.
Many of my clients have recently been through a transition, are going through one at the moment, or sense one on the horizon, and almost all of my MBA students at Stanford fall into one of these categories. One of...
How Smart People Work Less and Get More Done | Dr. Travis Bradberry | Pulse | LinkedIn
Some people have an uncanny ability to get things done. They keep their nights and weekends sacred and still get more done than people who work 10 or 20 hours more per week than they do.
Avoid Asking Why, And What Good Leaders Say Instead
Leaders avoid asking "why?" as it puts people on the defensive and often comes from a place of judging, not from a place of curiosity. Instead leaders say "tell me more..."
Now you Can Privately Signal to Recruiters You’re Open to New Job Opportunities | Official LinkedIn Blog
The secret to career happiness is finding a job you love, however there is no way to tell the world that you’re open to new opportunities without worrying about your employer finding out. But imagine if you could signal to recruiters everywhere that you’d like to hear from them, and by doing so increase your chances of having one of those magic moments when a recruiter reaches out with an amazing opportunity.
Presentation Zen: Steve Jobs: "People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint"
One thing we need to constantly remind ourselves is that slides and other forms of projected visualization—no matter how "cool" they may be—are not appropriate for every context. Multimedia is great for presentations before large groups such as keynote addresses...
Inventor John B. Goodenough today won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. He has dedicated his life to leading society away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy.
Know--and discuss--your strengths for greater fulfillment at work | Isabeau Iqbal | Pulse | LinkedIn
I have been thinking a lot about the relationship between one's strengths and one's level of fulfillment at work. In particular, I have been reflecting on how infrequently the topic of personal strengths features directly in my conversations with co-workers.
We live in a more global society than ever; this morning, I did a Google+ Hangout with a group of Kenyan Young Professionals, and two days ago, I started my day with a call to colleagues at IE Business School in Madrid. But these cross-cultural conversations also give us more [...]
Teach People How To Help You with Dave Stachowiak | Your Best Manager
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Every CEO on the planet knows that people are important, but do they put their people first? The irony is when our top priority is to take care of our people...
Little Caesars founder quietly paid Rosa Parks' rent for years - CNN.com
Those who knew Mike Ilitch, the Little Caesars founder and Detroit Tigers owner who died last Friday, have spent the past few days fondly remembering his impact on friends, on Detroit residents, and on the sports community.
Direct reports or direct supports? How do you view those that report to you? This story uncovers a mindset to shift how you view your team and lead better.
People may find themselves hitting the same pothole over and over as they drive along the paths of their lives. At some point, desiring a different result, they seek help. Perhaps coaching. Perhaps therapy.