When the once-successful, top-flight executive loses momentum and no longer performs to potential, the questions to be asked are "Why?" and "What now?" As the once-effective manager begins to flounder or derail, these very same questions must be considered.Statistics show that a full third of senior executives ultimately fail. Often the unseen causes stem from psychological blind spots, areas of weakness that others can see...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 10 million self-employed workers in the United States and that number is increasing - for good reason. Being your own boss means not worrying you'll be laid off or fired. It allows you to create your own work schedule. It holds out the promise of great financial reward. It frees you from having to attend mind-numbing staff meetings. In short, self-employment lets you...
Business leaders know that succession planning is essential to ensuring organizational continuity and growth. Simply stated, succession planning is the process of lining up the right people to take over important roles in the company as they open up. The process typically entails identifying and then developing promising candidates for promotion, thereby maximizing the likelihood of a smooth and successful transition.Sounds...
Effective communication in the workplace requires thought, planning, and a good dose of people savvy. Whether you’re delivering a dicey performance evaluation, addressing a peer, or asking the boss for a much-deserved promotion, you can improve your odds of being heard by using the following strategies and techniques:Prepare, prepare, prepare. If you’ve got a specific message to deliver, practice what you’ll say and how you...