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Redefining Relevance: Martha Stewart’s Influence and the Importance of Personal Branding
Martha Stewart. Whether you admire her, appreciate her impact or hold differing opinions, her enduring presence has made an indelible mark over the years. I felt compelled to share some thoughts after seeing Martha Stewart take her place this week on the cover of...
Stand Out and Rise – The Art of Effective Self-Promotion
Being good at your job is no longer enough. Social media and the 24/7 business cycle insists that self-promotion is a critical component of career success. Research shows that those who actively promote their successes are more likely to receive advancement and the...
What Bed Bath & Beyond’s Failure Can Teach You About Personal Leadership, Initiative and Growth
The news of Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy protection filing did not come as a surprise to many, as its downfall had been predicted for a while. However, what we can reflect on now is whether this outcome could have been avoided if the company had learned from its...
A Leader’s Time To Shine Through Crisis – Are You Ready?
The business world was shocked recently by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a veteran institution of the high-tech world that essentially collapsed overnight. Given that so many companies owe their existence to their relationships with their banks, the question...
Being Real in the Age of ChatGPT, Avatars, and Alexa
AI-technology based ChatGPT has taken over my newsfeed in the last couple of weeks. The newest Avatar: The Way of Water CGI movie has reached all-time global record revenue. Over 300 million homes in the US employ Alexa as a personal assistant. Why do I mention these...
Three Ways to Beat the Curse of Uncertainty
If there was ever any doubt about the importance of your ability to navigate change, uncertainty, and disruption, it’s now. People are more committed to comfort than they are to change, especially given the fact that with change comes uncertainty. Because our brains...
Six Ways to Demonstrate Authentic Empathy
In a post from earlier this week, “How to Sabotage your Brand Reputation in Four Days”, referring to the Southwest Airlines 2022 winter storm fiasco, many comments affirmed my perspective. Although CEO Bob Jordan apologized, it missed the mark on demonstrating...
How to Sabotage Your Brand Reputation in Four Days
Leaders, by virtue of their position, have enormous potential to inspire people and strengthen bonds and loyalties within a team.
Simple Tips to Help You Socialize with Greater Ease During the Holiday Season
This is the season when social/business parties and special events take place. If you find making small talk during social interactions challenging or tiresome, you’re not alone! Many think small talk is inauthentic and a waste of time, but it plays a crucial role in...
How To Adopt a Positive Outlook When You’re on Your Fourth Manager
Would you buy a house built on shifting sand? No, of course not. A structure needs stability – it’s a place you’re going to be for years. Yet for many people at work, their job feels like it’s sitting on shifting sand when managers are rotated in and out. It’s common...