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Learn How Leading Companies Build Workforces for the Future
Written on September 7, 2017 at 7:29 pm, by nickym
The World Economic Forum predicts that “by 2020, more than a third of the desired core skill sets of most occupations will be comprised of skills that are not yet considered crucial to the job today.”more…
How to be an Inspiring Leader
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:11 pm, by nickym
When employees aren’t just engaged, but inspired, that’s when organizations see real breakthroughs. Inspired employees are themselves far more productive and, in turn, inspire those around them to strive for greater heights….https://hbr.org/2017/04/how-to-be-an-inspiring-leader
Horse Whispering in the Workplace?
Written on December 9, 2013 at 5:19 pm, by nickym
Just as horses read intentions, so do people — and kindness is good for any relationship. As Bob advises, “Don’t put your purpose before your connection.” TARA BENNETT-GOLEMAN is the author of “Mind Whispering: A New Map to Freedom From Self-Defeating Emotional Habits.” Read more>>>
Onboarding 101
Written on November 5, 2013 at 8:23 pm, by nickym
When you join a new organization and meet new people—onboarding, in the parlance of our times—you can’t help but form a new social identity. Can such an experience be made less anxiety-inducing? In a new paper, Harvard Business School prof Francesca Gino and two coauthors say yes. Here’s how. Read More>>>
Tips For Being A Successful Leader
Written on October 23, 2013 at 6:27 pm, by nickym
From Forbes: The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day Read More>>>
In a Word: The Power of The Word
Written on January 7, 2013 at 3:45 pm, by nickym
No, this is not gospel. But, for 2013 companies can think about meeting their goals through the focus and power of one word. And, no, we do not know your word. But, we just read a Fast Company post by Wall Street Journal reporter, Jon Gordon. He noted the following: “My friends Dan Britton and Continue Reading »
Social Media Manager’s Social Gap
Written on December 5, 2012 at 8:46 pm, by nickym
In our world of media and entertainment, we might be abuzz about Lisa Hsai or theAudience – BUT The dichotomy of social media executives is based on one fact: what makes you a great social media person does not make you a great socializer in person. Tweeting from behind the wall of an electronic device Continue Reading »
DIGG.com Underscores That Content is King
Written on July 30, 2012 at 3:01 pm, by nickym
In a recent post entitled, “Not Enough People Dug Digg” we are reminded that content is king. In the end, why does having reader’s vote on what news goes on the front page not work? Simple-they are not qualified. Oddly enough this is apparent when we watch shows like “American Idol.” Voting for contestants by Continue Reading »
Microsoft Goes Apple-Microsoft After Nancy Tellem
Written on June 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm, by nickym
I just read two articles, one from CNET and the other from Deadline.com – both on Microsoft. The Deadline.com story, Microsoft In Talks With Nancy Tellem For Top Entertainment Post, is related to the CNET story, As Microsoft retools, Ballmer has chance to rewrite his CEO legacy. In fact, Microsoft is racing to become an entertainment Continue Reading »
Long-Term Thinking In Our World of 13-Week Cycles
Written on June 22, 2012 at 7:52 pm, by nickym
This week I was struck by content that matters. It was a Wall Street Journal article entitled: “What Makes Jeff Bezos Tick? A $42 Million Clock, for Starters.” In it, Mr. Bezos is quoted about his clock: “The reason I’m doing it is that it is a symbol of long-term thinking, and the idea of long-term Continue Reading »