What are you doing to make yourself attractive? Attractive to an employer that is.  The news is again reporting the tough economic times with high unemployment rates for young and old alike. However, when I see so many charitable organizations in dire need of good, quality volunteers and I hear of the many talented... »

As a manager, how many times have you made a decision, initiated a project, or took hold of a problem no one else has tackled yet?  Now, how many times have you been criticized by others when you did that? Were you criticized for not including certain people in the decision-making process, for not... »

Specifically. It is THE word every manager should become incredibly comfortable using. It’s really a simple word. However, most of us don’t use it for maximum impact. We don’t use it as we could and should. As managers, we don’t appreciate it as a critical aid in coaching and supporting our team members in... »