In their 2008 Investor’s Guide, Fortune Magazine offered ten tips to help us prevent the heat of the moment from melting our better judgment. The tips form an acronym – Think Twice – and are worth keeping in mind no matter what you’re thinking about or what decision you’re trying to make. Take the Global View. Always keep an eye on where ...

I’ve been taking on some new management responsibilities recently.  And you know what I realized?  The number one quality I appreciate most in a direct report is reliability.  By reliable, I mean a person who says she is going to do something, and then actually does it in the agreed-upon manner.     You’d think this one ...

[ImageAttachment]   This week, my friend Lisa Haneberg at Management Craft had a great post on ways to inspire others.  Here are some of the highlights:   Take a stand. Share your perspective and be open.  The most inspiring leaders have a strong vision for how things ought to be. Listen more, speak less.  Show ...

A few weeks ago, I read a post on how to generate a following for your blog.  I would love to give credit to the author, but I can’t remember where I saw it.  In any case, one of the post’s recommendations was to include the blog’s URL in your e-mail signature.  This may sound like a no-brainer, but I hadn’t thought of it, and so I ...

If you’re starting a new job at the beginning of 2007, you might be wondering what you can do to ensure that you get off to a good start.   First of all, know that you don’t have to wait until your first day to make a great first impression.  In fact, your efforts can begin as soon as you accept your offer.    Your ...