Monthly Archives: November 2011
6 No-Nos of Influencing Without Authority
Most of us frequently find ourselves in situations where our success depends on the efforts of people who don’t work for us, or even with …
Sayin’ High Performing Organization Doesn’t Cut It
High performance. All organizations want it. But many can’t see their way clear on how to get it. Just stating you’re a high performing organization won’t …
What are your words saying about you?
“Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I say poppycock - or for my more candid readers, bullsh*! to that …
“I hate change!” | Be The Change – Part 2
I was very inspired by a story that I saw recently on CBS Sunday Morning. So inspired that I had to do a Part 2 to one of …
Social Media: Just Say No
At the risk of being pilloried here, I’m going to say it … social media isn’t always the cure. Sometimes it’s not even part of …
Cherish the Ones You Love
December 1st rolls around again next week. It happens every year like clockwork. Most years I try to treat it like any other day, but the …
5 Gobbles for Twitter this Thanksgiving
My name is Julie and I am a Twitter-holic. Just ask those who know me. Sure, the degrees of addiction ebb and flow from day-to-day, …
If You Choose To Be “Out Front” Better Bring Your Best
My friend Martha and I go way back – in Jr. High School we were attached at the hip and now are blessed to be …
Categorizing Business Risk
I heard a great story on NPR a few weeks ago, discussing the environment and whether the actions of ordinary citizens really make an impact …
What Really Matters
Martha Duesterhoft’s recent post challenged us to wake up with a sense of urgency to make the most out of each day as if it was …