Leading in Uncertainty (Lessons from NASA)
SPECIAL NOTE: WorkMatters Tips has been delayed this week, but then so has the NASA Discovery Space Shuttle launch. I had the rare opportunity to
August 27, 2009
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What’s Your Sense of Accomplishment?
If you’re like many of the executives I work with, it’s easy to get through the day and wonder, “What did I really accomplish today?”
August 3, 2009
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Your Mid-Year Goal Assessment
by Gayle Lantz Congratulations! You’re half way through the year. It’s a good time to take a look at what you’ve accomplished and to sharpen
July 7, 2009
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Sharpen Your Strategic Focus
It’s July 1, so you’ve made it through the first half of the year. Now it’s time to get serious about what you want to
July 1, 2009
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The Real Secret to Inspiring Workers
by Gayle Lantz While reading a recent article in Fortune Small Business I was struck by all the innovative ways companies are working to inspire
June 24, 2009
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A Customer Centric View of Your Business
Just returned from a great marketing seminar delivered by Terri Langhans of Blah Blah Blah (www.blahblahblah.us). One helpful reminder was the importance of not viewing
June 21, 2009
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Take the Bull by the Horns: A Great Father’s Day Gift for Any Busy Dad in Business
If you're looking for something to help a devoted dad whose trying to manage people and the business, order a copy of Take the Bull
June 15, 2009
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Make Your Tough Management Decision
by Gayle Lantz In your role, expectations are high. People trust you to make wise decisions. Unfortunately many of those decisions may be difficult. Some
June 10, 2009
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A Close Call — Lesson Learned
Yesterday I saw a teenage driver smash her car into a tree in my neighbor’s yard. Miraculously, no one was hurt. The car had
June 4, 2009
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Ready, Set, Fail!
by Gayle Lantz In business, we’re taught you have to take a leap of faith to get reward. Yet, research shows that people like to
May 27, 2009
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