Best of thoughtLEADERS 2011: The Awesomest Posts Ever
This year is almost over so it’s time for the year in review list of the BEST posts we’ve published in 2011. It’s time for the 2011 edition of The Figgies (here are the 2010 and 2009 editions). This is an annual event here at the thoughtLEADERS Blog. Here’s how it goes: this list is [...]
You Need to Hire a Social Media Expert. Now.
Today’s guest blogger is David Chapman from Webrageous. You can learn more about him and his work at the end of the post. When the world of social media began to develop only a few years ago, networking online was all about connecting with friends, sharing personal likes and dislikes, finding out about new things [...]
Bad Feedback is Worse Than No Feedback
We ask for feedback all the time. We’re encouraged to give feedback to others constantly. Many times that’s exactly the right answer. Sometimes it’s not. When you don’t have something intelligent or productive to say, don’t provide feedback. It’s bad for the recipient and it’s bad for you. I understand we live in a time [...]
How to Prepare for Your Next Career Change
Careers have changed and you need to look at how you’ll advance differently than people have in the past. This ain’t your daddy’s or mommy’s business world anymore. I’m sure you’ve figured that out already. First of all, people use cell phones. This is a fact I’m constantly reminding my father of… “Dad, turn on [...]
8 Keys to Taming a Terrible Boss
We’ve all had them – those bosses we can’t stand. They drive us nuts with their micromanaging, bullying, insecurity, or incompetence. But there’s good news – all of them can be managed and made bearable with a little effort on your part. This post complements the perspectives in 10 Reasons Your Team Hates You and [...]
9 Valid Reasons for Killing a Coworker
Sometimes homicide is justified. Sometimes a coworker deserves to have a file cabinet dropped on their head. Usually it’s some of the behaviors listed below that drive rational men and women into murderous rages. First of all – everyone relax. I am NOT advocating workplace violence and I am writing with tongue firmly planted in [...]
How Leaders Turn Screw-Ups into Learning Opportunities
For many of us, screwing up is in our DNA. It happens. Call it Murphy if you like, but it happens. When this happens to someone on your team and you’re in a leadership role, however, the implications of a mistake can be far reaching. The most important aspect of these kinds of events, however, [...]
Coaches Aren’t Just for Athletes
Today’s guest post is written by Brian Ahearn. Brian’s one of the most knowledgeable guys I know on the subject of influencing people (which is why he’s been a guest here before). Enjoy! I think you’ll agree with this statement; no athlete can reach their full potential without a great coach. When you think of [...]
BBQ, Planes, and Coffee – Keys to Customer Loyalty
I’m fortunate enough to travel to some great places to serve my clients. During those travels I can’t help but have many customer service interactions from which to draw lessons. Today I’ll share how BBQ, airplanes, and coffee can teach you a few things to do (or not do) to create a better experience for [...]
5 Steps to Becoming a Great Coach for Your Team
Today’s guest blogger is Mary Jo Asmus. You can read more about her at the bottom of this post. If you haven’t read her blog yet, you should go read it and subscribe to it by clicking here. Enjoy her thoughts! Many of my clients are beginning to see the value in coaching their staff [...]
