A Collection of Resources on Gravitas: Making a Powerful Impact … [Continue reading]
The Socially Adept Leader
Shareholders of many bastions of industrial and commercial stability are waking from their afternoon nap. It was only a short one, after lunch with a glass or two but, as they rub the sleep from their eyes, the world has changed. Not Armageddon, … [Continue reading]
MAI: Making an Impact Welcome
Learning to Appreciate and Value Battle-Hardened Stakeholders
Sometimes, from the very beginning of a workshop, it is evident that the delegates have a common problem with a big powerful stakeholder. As we start to delve into their influencing objectives, “his” name keeps being mentioned. Round the table with … [Continue reading]
Have You Arrived Yet?
In terms of your work and career, have you got to where you expected or hoped you would? A position where life is fun, stimulating, rewarding. Where your performance is in flow, and no obstacle is insurmountable. A place that demonstrates you have … [Continue reading]
Your Public Image Matters, More Than You Think
You would be well advised to invest time in making sure your social media presence, especially your professional profile(s), are in tip-top condition to make you look your best. The relevance of this to people in the spotlight, seeking work, or … [Continue reading]
How to Get Recognised by Powerful People
Many people have told me that the biggest challenge they face is that they are not able to get the attention of the senior people in their organisation. In fact, my articles on gaining visibility and building reputation are among the most popular of … [Continue reading]
Aiding and Abetting Machiavellian Characters
Workplace politics make people angry, or at least frustrated. Politics gets in the way of the work, creating delays, disagreements and bad feeling. It is very difficult to pin down exactly what workplace politics is, partly because it means … [Continue reading]
Your Corporate Manifesto
Metaphors in business life are a great way of developing new ideas about what you can do to become more successful. If you are ambitious and working in a large organisation, consider for a moment the metaphor that gaining promotion to a senior post … [Continue reading]
Are You Too Soft as a Project Manager?
Incredible it may be, but the data is beginning to emerge that this could indeed be the case. The usual caveat about generalisations aside, this is what my recent research is starting to reveal. And, you don’t have to be a project manager to learn … [Continue reading]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- …
- 123
- Next Page »