Leaders: The Expense of Sexual Harassment

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Judy Lindenberger

The workplace is continuously dealing with sexual harassment claims and lawsuits. These impact performance, moral, and bottom line-results. This toxic behavior is poisonous to organizational heath. “What can we do to avoid this? How can we make this better?” Sexual Harassment = Bad Business Here’s a story… My first job after graduate school was working [...]

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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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Next Big Idea: Brand You

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Kristi Royse

“The business enterprise has two, and only two basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better.” Peter Drucker Innovation and new business ideas emerge party from inspiration, but mostly from hard work. You must establish the right roles and processes, [...]

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On Disagreement

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Eleanor Biddulph

Earlier this month, author Mark Sanborn wrote about the importance of reading dissenting opinions.  He reminds us that we can often learn from those that view the world differently than we do.  They may also learn from us.  Other times, we may simply agree to disagree.  However, as Sanborn wrote, “There are few things more fatal to success [...]

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Greater Than Yourself

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Eleanor Biddulph

I enjoy reading.  A lot.  Especially books about leadership.  Every once in a while, I come across a book that is so inspiring, I feel like the book and I together can change the world!  While on vacation last week, I read such a book.  I couldn’t wait to come back to work and share [...]

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Champion The Moment

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Wendy Diederich

As a leader, how do you champion the moment when the opportunity arrives? Championing the moment involves much more than doing a good job. It’s about making a choice to be the best possible version of you that you can be and owning your attitude. Consider role models or people you’ve had the good fortune [...]

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