“I’m too busy managing day-to-day issues to have time for strategic planning!” The management side of leadership can be all-consuming, and in order to be productive, you need to set aside time for strategizing and creation, too. My awesome friend, and fellow LinkedIn Learning author, Dorie Clark, offers a fantastic solution to balancing these two sides of leadership. … Continue reading “Why time blocking makes for a more productive leader”
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How a stable foundation supports successful business decisions
“I don’t know what to do! What move should I make next?” Planning for your career, and determining your future strategy, can be a daunting task. I’d like to share some helpful advice I received from a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Jenny Blake. Jenny is also the author of the successful book, Pivot: The Only … Continue reading “How a stable foundation supports successful business decisions”
Why intentions matter when networking to build connections
“I’m afraid to talk to people! I never know what to say.” As a natural introvert, I understand the struggle of meeting new people and knowing what to say during the initial greeting. Thankfully, a college student taught me a powerful networking lesson during my visit to the Chelsea Market in New York City. Ryan … Continue reading “Why intentions matter when networking to build connections”
How to write a better book
Don’t write a book without watching this video first! Writing a book is an enormous, and also rewarding, goal! It can be overwhelming to get started though. I’d like to introduce you to David Moldawer. He was a New York publisher for over a decade specializing in business books, and now he is a writer … Continue reading “How to write a better book”
Why giving people your full attention is good business
“Uh-huh, yep…mmmhmmm. I’m sorry, could you repeat that?” You know that kind of conversation. The one where the other person is pretending to listen while he scrolls on his phone, or tries typing out an email, while you’re attempting to talk to him. It’s not a good feeling at all. It makes you feel unimportant, … Continue reading “Why giving people your full attention is good business”
