August 29, 2010 by Ken Nowack
“Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger. .” Franklin P. Jones Cigarettes in the United States all come with health warning labels on boxes—perhaps vendors should do the same in marketing and selling multi-rater assessments that are so commonly used by coaches, consultants and organizational [...]
August 25, 2010 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Women Are Losers: Why traditional mentoring programs can be detrimental to women’s careers Competencies: coaching, talent management, mentoring Who benefits: while this article is primarily about women, the content is useful to upward and outward mobile employees and their bosses and mentors Consultant Usage: career development specialists, executive coaches, [...]
August 22, 2010 by Ken Nowack
“You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.” Pearl S. Buck Have you ever experienced leaders who seem to lose it during meetings or tense interactions with others–emotions spewing out of them like hot lava leaving an active Mount St. Helens? [...]
August 15, 2010 by Ken Nowack
“Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.” Franklin B. Jones I think we need to do a “360″ on 360 feedback1. How would you like to be diagnosed with a new illness and have your doctor tell you that the latest wonder drug has shown [...]
August 8, 2010 by Ken Nowack
What’s my destiny, Momma? You’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself. Life is a box of chocolates, Forrest. You never know what you’re gonna get. Forrest Gump 1994 I feel like the proud parent sending their child off to college…..or leaving an organization for a new and hopefully better adventure…..For many, the [...]
August 4, 2010 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: The more things change, the more things stay the same Competency: self-development Who benefits: any older teen or adult who enjoys reading Consultant Usage: might be useful as a recommendation to an open-minded client What’s it about? Ah, August. The hottest month of the year for most of you readers. [...]
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August 1, 2010 by Ken Nowack
”There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” Roger Staubach The Leadership-Employee Engagement Connection I’m not sure that it’s any great secret that leaders influence the level of commitment and engagementof their talent. Nobody likes working for competent jerks–even if they accomplish a lot1. Our own published research has explored a reliable inventory of [...]
July 28, 2010 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: How To Get Yourself Employed Competency: self-development Who benefits: job seekers (employed or unemployed) Consultant Usage: must read article and book for career counselors What’s it about? I am writing this post out of frustration. Three different friends of mine, unknown to each other, are all seeking employment. Two [...]
July 25, 2010 by Ken Nowack
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Carl W. Buechner Do nice people finish first or is it last? Some recent research suggests that developing social skills and having accurate appraisal of our strengths and development areas might really pay off–really in dollars and cents. Ten [...]
July 14, 2010 by Bill Bradley
“I will strive to create sustainable economic, social, and environmental prosperity worldwide.” from The MBA Oath HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Culture, Ethics, Responsibility, Accountability and the Future – Part III Competencies: visionary leadership, political leadership, engenders trust, ethics, employee involvement, empowering others Who benefits: everyone Consultant Usage: every consultant, trainer, and leader should be [...]
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