Relationships
Relationships
Leaders are measured by their ability to move issues forward in an organization. However, many people do not realize that the numerous brief meetings and interruptions that occur over the course of the day offer...
The revised edition of How to Work for an Idiot, first released in 2003, expands the list of Idiot Boss (I-Boss) types, adding two new types as well as new material on how these types line up on a...
In The Blame Game, Ben Dattner examines the detrimental effects of focusing on the assignment of blame and credit. There is general acceptance that people should receive praise for good deeds, and they...
In The Upside of Irrationality, Dan Ariely draws on his background in behavioral economics to examine irrational human behavior and how it affects decision making in the workplace and in human...
Almost everyone today uses the Internet for conducting business, gathering information, and making social connections. Still, the Internet is a dangerous place. Reputations can be damaged by scandal, businesses can...
Presence, the ability to command attention and inspire commitment plays a defining role in people’s relationships, their ability to garner buy-in, and even their compensation. Those described as having charisma,...
Kurt Mortensen defines charisma as the ability to easily build rapport, effectively influence others, inspire them to achieve more, and in the process make allies for life. It is a vital motivational life skill that...
In Make Work Great, Ed Muzio outlines a strategy for creating and growing cultural change in the workplace. Whether one is a manager or an individual contributor, Muzio’s book serves as a blueprint for...
In order to accomplish common goals, today’s businesspeople are required to form partnerships with both colleagues and competitors. According to Gordon Curtis, identifying and engaging the right people – those who...
In Win at Work!, Diane Katz presents an alternative to the traditional linear model of resolving conflict called “The Working Circle.” This approach encourages flexibility when resolving conflict. The...
