Two weeks ago on my blog, I posted a list of top ten best practices in current economic conditions. Today I'm going to dive a little deeper into the third, from an unexpected angle. On the chance you haven't memorized the list just yet, the...
I'll be out of the office January 29 - February 1, participating in my first Association for Psychological Type International board meeting in Dallas. I'll also have an opportunity to meet many members of the vibrant local chapter there. The APTi conference also takes place in...
It’s official. I’m the 2009 President-Elect of the International Association for Psychological Type (www.aptinternational.org), the premier professional association for professionals who use the MBTI® and other Jung-based psychometric instruments in their work as well as a cadre of “type enthusiasts” who may not use personality...
Welcome to 2009! How can I be so upbeat when I’m reporting on the topic of tragic mistakes? Because I know YOU can thrive this year, and your business right along with you. It’s your choice – curl up into the fetal position or go...
If you pride yourself on how well you "stay flexible" or "adapt to whatever the company needs," you're at risk of a malady I've just dubbed "Gumby-itis." Gumby is a children's toy that can be bent and stretched considerably without breaking. In fact, that's about...
This week we're taking a break from the heavy-duty columns I've written the past three months to prepare for the upcoming holiday season and that most complex event: the corporate holiday party that coincides with an economic meltdown. Despite the weak economy, or perhaps because of...
You're probably in great standing with your boss, but with the economy so tight, many people have been telling me they're nervous about their jobs and they want to be sure they're picking up the signals, if there are any being sent. Interestingly, this is one...
Are you feeling the squeeze? With so many companies bracing for a recession, leaders find themselves under pressure to stop investing in organizational improvements. But we all know that acting rashly causes problems. Morale goes down, and when the economy improves, you've got to start...
Here I am giving my talk at the Portland chapter of the International Association for Psychological Type, and committing the cardinal sin of looking at my slide instead of my audience. I thought my clients would find it fun to see me do what I...
Nobody trusts a silent leader, and yet, during troubled times, so many executives roll up their sleeves and get to work, alone and with each other, to address the challenges of the business. They feel like they are spending a huge amount of time communicating...