By Dan Coughlin In 1961 Albert Ellis and Robert Harper wrote a book called A Guide to Rational Living. It is certainly one of the most powerful books I’ve read. Their main point was that our irrational beliefs can generate sustained negative emotions (anxiety, fear, rage, pessimism, hopelessness, and helplessness), and we need to consciously […]
By Joseph Sartori Real leaders know that how they speak matters not less than what they actually say. They continuously monitor their words not only at business negotiations with partners, investors or the “big customers,” but also carefully pick words for casual talks with subordinates or team mates. They know that respect and trust of all […]
Looking back over 2015 and projecting forward over 2016 give us some interesting and informative articles this week. Also, be sure to catch the NFIB video on why it’s great to be a small business owner – that may be the best way to start your year. Leadership, management and productivity There have been a […]
As we draw the curtains on 2015, we double down on data and digital marketing. We’re also still debating the strength of the economy, nationally and worldwide. Leadership, management and productivity Airlines are proving that passengers are willing to spend more after having a customer service experience via Twitter, so don’t overlook this valuable communication […]
By Skip Weisman Peter Drucker, the guru of organizational development consulting, was quoted as saying that “culture eats strategy for lunch.” Since I mentioned that quote last month it may be useful for you to learn just what type of cultures there are, and which ones support company progress towards fulfilling strategy and which get eaten. […]