Hector Sants, the chief executive of the UK Financial Services Authority has given a speech today (24 April 2012) highlighting the importance of good corporate governance and effective boards in regulating financial firms. Although this is a view widely held, this emphasise from the main UK regulator is telling. It is also one of his …
Creating connection at the team level requires individuals to consciously connect first to themselves. The leadership literature confirms that emotional intelligence, presence, and influence all require self-awareness – as does connection. Connection starts with your inner dialogue We all have an inner dialogue that goes on in our mind, commenting on our experiences in the …
Last week I went off on “professional fund raisers,” and, in passing, referred to Fundraising Professionals. I think I made it clear that I was opposed to the use of the vast majority of those “professional fund raisers” who raise the money for you. And, now, to clarify the differences between the two, and the …
Have you ever stumbled a little over your introduction? I sure have! I vividly remember once I was being introduced, and the person introducing me forgot my name. The nervousness must have been contagious, because when I started to speak, I practically forgot my own name as well. Not an auspicious beginning, right? Introductions are …
In coaching, a challenge is a powerful request that asks the client to extend themselves beyond their self-imposed limits. A challenge can shift the way the client sees and thinks of themselves for years to come. The elements of a challenge include a specific action and the date/time of completion. Here are some examples of …
Recently, I got asked another question and the answer required a little more thought on my part. One of my HR students asked, “How do you know so much about this stuff?” After thinking about that for a couple of days, I discovered that the answer is that I am a true student of HR and all things related to people in the workplace. I read a lot of books, I read a lot of articles, I spend a great deal of time on websites, I attend professional development seminars and conferences, I teach HR, and I am actively involved in my local ASTD chapter. I am constantly seeking the most up to date information and I love research on the topic. I am a true HR Nerd.
Wasteful spending wrecks Philly Councilman’s rep Philidelphia Councilman Jim Kenney doesn’t know how to Tweet. Not only that, but his PR guy, Martin O’Rourke, who collects $30,000 of taxpayer money every year to handle communications for Kenney, doesn’t either. Logic should direct these two towards taking a few of those bucks and hustling to the …
There is a right way and a wrong way to do, and even people butting in to tell us how to do it. Social media idea has evolved in a very short time into opportunities for marketing rather than for us to leisurely sift through those who are definitely kindred spirits, colleagues in the field …
Government grant proposals should go through a five-step writing process: Plan: Think through your proposal sections. Organize: Use the grant guidelines as your outlining guide. Write: Write in a free-flowing manner. Examine: Walk away from your writing and review it later while letting others review it too. Revise: Emphasize clarity, conciseness, correctness, and persuasiveness. This …
Not every would-be entrepreneur has deep pockets, or rich friends and family, to get their business started. Indeed, most small businesses are started on the cheap. Here are some tips on how to start your venture with minimal cash.
