When Does the Season of Joy End?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jennifer Werth

We all experience a season of joy in our relationships both personal and professional. Think of the new hire’s first two weeks in the office; how he’s treated and how he acts. Think how you behave in the first few months of a new relationship. Initially everyone is on their best behavior as well as providing the benefit of the doubt for actions misunderstood. We even go above and beyond expectations to delight our new partner, boss, colleague, or friend.

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Why Leadership Transparency?

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

I have been wondering lately how important it is for companies, non-profits, and the government agencies that I deal with to be transparent in their dealings with their consumers, investors, and the public. This Got Me Thinking I volunteered with a great nonprofit organization that did great work for over three years.  This group helps [...]

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In Defense of Negativity

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

 There’s good reason to not feel so positive these days. ============================================ war in Afghanistan nuclear threats swine flu market crash global warming injustice housing foreclosure crisis downsizing selfish leaders demanding customers low sales high unemployment ============================================ Events, attitudes, and circumstances can throw us for a loop.  How we react to these things  can be [...]

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Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

Coming onto a new team whether as an insider or completely from the outside can be really tough if there already exists tension and strong loyalty to the person you’re replacing. It’s important to ground yourself and be true to your mission, both personally and corporately. How would you work through this situation?

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Securing Your Legacy

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

The mark of a great leader is the legacy one leaves behind. How your company survives and recovers from your absence is a tribute to your leadership. What’s your exit strategy?

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Sustainability in Leadership

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

There’s a lot of talk about sustainability of our energy sources, transportation, and our products, but what about the sustainability of our leaders? What about the sustainability of your leadership? Our words and actions are powerful in how others respond to us and how they perform their work. What is your environmental impact on your team?

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It Doesn’t Take a Rocket Scientist

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Jennifer Werth

If statistics show that 88% of people leave a job because of how they feel they are being treated, would building an organization with people who had excellent soft skills help raise employment retention rates and keep everyone staying put longer? Long ago I found myself interviewing with a small private company anticipating the landing [...]

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