Studies show that people who possess political skills attain more personal power
Politics is bubbling over into every aspect of our lives and work is no exception. Henry Mintzberg, author of “Power In and Around Organizations” ...
23 October 2020
Studies show that people who possess political skills attain more personal power
Politics is bubbling over into every aspect of our lives and work is no exception. Henry Mintzberg, author of “Power In and Around Organizations” ...
16 October 2020
Types of office politicians and how to handle them
“JUST BECAUSE you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” – Pericles Last week we started...
09 October 2020
Recognizing your office politicians
What do you think of when you hear the words “office politics”? Collins dictionary defines it as “the ways that power is shared in an organizati...
02 October 2020
Recovering from a major business mistake Pt: 2
When asked what your best tip is for recovering from a major business mistake, Marty McDonald of Bad Rhino Inc. said “Take time to review – Take s...
25 September 2020
Best strategies for recovering from a major business mistake
I borrow the words of Jazz great Miles Davis, “When you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that makes it good or bad.” I heard of a vice-pr...
18 September 2020
Marketing is important for your business
One of the most satisfying experiences for me is when a company’s slogan or brand tagline is demonstrated in the product or service they provide. Im...
11 September 2020
Can a past employee control what a former employer says?
Last week we established that former employers are allowed to say anything about past employees if it is factual. Today we look at how past employ...
04 September 2020
What can former employers say about former employees?
“Sorry, we do not disclose information on past or present employees.” That was the response I got when I called a couple organizations to inquire ...
28 August 2020
The difference between market-sharing and market-creating
“Prior to the Singer sewing machine, if you needed to have a new piece of clothing, our mothers had to do it by hand. It took them about a day t...
21 August 2020
Promoting a customer centric culture
Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘Make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people. ~ Mar...
