Tag Archives: listening

Where You Sit Matters

I spoken before about EARNING a  seat at the table, but does where you sit AT the table affect  how your participation will be perceived?  We  now have proof that YES, IT DOES. As reported in the November 2010 issue of … Continue reading

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Peter Drucker Quotes

Some great quotes I posted on Twitter, from management guru, Peter Drucker: “When a subject becomes totally obsolete we make it a required course.” – Peter Drucker “Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.” – Peter … Continue reading

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Good Questions = Better Leadership

“It may sound simple, but knowing how to ask a solid question is a discipline worth cultivating. And there’s one question some managers say is essential to doing their jobs well.” So starts “The one question every boss should ask,” … Continue reading

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My Feb2011 Postings at Focus.com

Focus.com “provides millions of professionals with the expertise they need to make better business decisions.” As one of their many ‘experts’ I routinely answer all sorts of questions on all sorts of topics. Here’s a summary of my February postings …

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The Yes’s and No’s of Listening Well

Yes! — Keeping an open mind, free from preconceived ideas. Yes! — Giving the speaker your full attention while they are talking. Yes! — Assessing the full meaning behind the words that are being spoken. Yes! — Asking questions when … Continue reading

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RockStarLeader Guest Post #1: Why Dogs Don’t Enjoy Music

Creative marketeer, Tom Schulte, recently started http://rockstarleader.wordpress.com/ – “the intersection of music and influence” – and asked if I’d do some guest blogging for the site. My first post was published today. It’s called, Why Dogs Don’t Enjoy Music. Bascially, … Continue reading

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