“He’s got boots on. Watch for a riot.” Reading people is critical to business success. In prison, it’s critical to daily survival. My friend, Coss Marte, developed the intuitive leadership skill the hard way: while doing hard time. He took this negative experience and turned it into a positive, though. His awareness of his surrounding … Continue reading “How hard time develops intuitive leadership skills”
Category: Focused Business
Why time blocking makes for a more productive leader
“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”
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”
