Creating Creativity Buy-in
One part of creativity is getting a team, boss or organization to buy in on your “crazy idea.” Whoever you want to follow you, you must...
One part of creativity is getting a team, boss or organization to buy in on your “crazy idea.” Whoever you want to follow you, you must...
The dictionary defines creativity as “relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an...
I remember learning the fire safety motto “stop, drop and roll” but what if you are proverbially on fire? (Think overwhelmed and...
When I was a single contributor I was on fire! Kicking ass and taking names. I streamlined tasks, prioritized projects and managed time...
Have you seen the movie "Sliding Doors?" The movie tells the story of two paths a woman's life could take based on one small decision,...
When I was 24 I had a roommate who would get cellphone calls all hours of the night and it drove me crazy. We lived in a tiny apartment...
You get to work early, you stay late. You feel accomplished for your 50, 60 or even 80 hour workweeks. No one gets more done than you. Or...
I used to hate this one guy I worked with. Okay, hate is a strong word. I strongly disliked him because he had an ability to think of 10...
I have found that rock star workers aren’t clock watchers. Instead they care deeply about the work they produce and because of that they...
One simple way to refresh your memory about last year’s accomplishments is to take a coworker to lunch. Not just any coworker but one you...
Permission First, let’s talk about how you are worth more and deserve more. I’m giving you permission to want more. Everyone can have...
Do you find yourself trying to control work situations to keep things the same? This is risky and you may not even know it. If you...
I reject the notion that I must keep others down to become successful. I reject the notion that I must have all the experience before I...
Have you ever hit a wall in your career? This can come in the form of office politics, being looked over for a promotion or even feeling...
I have a panel of advisors but None of them know they are on a panel. We never formally meet. This panel of people represent my morals,...
Is your team leaving early or working on things that don't make sense to the grander vision? Maybe your team has lost focus. This can...
It’s easy to get caught up in your lack of success, title, money or significance. You can almost hear the whooshing of the drain as it...
Have you ever set a timer for 10 minutes? It’s a lot longer than you’d think. Here’s a quick list of things you could do in a 10 minute...
I remember standing in front of my team sharing various things with them about their roles, the company and even behavior I expected and...
Don't you wish some big wig could take an hour out of their day each week to listen to your career aspirations? Or maybe you dream of...