Author Archives: Betsy Winkler
Graduates, Your Life-Long Learning Journey Begins Now
Graduation season has arrived. As I sign the cards, wrap the gifts and write the checks for our dear friends graduating, I wonder if they …
Why The Model Doesn’t Matter in Change Leadership
“I don’t think it really matters which model you pick,” my friend said on the phone last week. “I think it just matters that you …
Dancing With The Stars and the Power of Cross-Promotion
Season 16 of Dancing with the Stars (#DWTS) premiered last week. It is consistently one of the highest rated shows on TV. Even if you don’t …
What Is Your Personal Career ROI (Return On Investment)?
Most people are familiar with the concept of return on investment (ROI) in a business context. When considering a new project, initiative or capital expenditure, …
Why the Marathon Effect Matters, Even When You Don’t Run
Do you compete in marathons? How about triathlons? The Cowtown Marathon took place in Ft. Worth just this weekend. I was not a participant! For those of …
Is Your Recognition Program a Joke (Like the NFL Pro Bowl)?
Did you even notice that the NFL Pro Bowl, a massive recognition program, was played last Sunday in Hawaii? Maybe because you have been conditioned to watch …
Plan Now for the End of the Year
It’s January, which means the season to set goals. Some people set their personal goals for the year, and many many organizations set goals (or …
Problem Solving: Go Over, Under or Around It
One characteristic that sets apart successful people is how they handle adversity. Problems inevitably arise in life, which means they happen at work. They unavoidably …
3 Lessons on Managing Extraordinary Talent from Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli personifies extraordinary talent. Thanks to some fortuitous circumstances last week, I got to see him in concert in Dallas. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. …