July 21, 2010

Since when did being labeled an “expert” stop meaning someone who is licensed, specially trained, experienced, and research-oriented and become someone who simply knows how to maneuver internet marketing, game the crowd, and make big bucks selling $49.99 on-line packages? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bemoaning the fact that marketing on the web, has

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June 9, 2010

As a proponent of emotional intelligence, I’m often asked to explain this complex and sometimes-elusive concept.  Simplifying emotional intelligence is a challenge, to be sure, but it helps to point out that self-awareness is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.  This is a deceptively simple explanation — in truth, the complexities underlying self-awareness are equally vast.

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April 22, 2010

Several years ago, I became a member of the National Speakers Association.  After years of professional speaking, I knew it was time to formalize my credentials.  I was honored to qualify for this prestigious association and excited about the opportunities membership represented.  I adore the mix of leadership consulting, executive coaching and professional speaking that

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March 15, 2010

It takes patience, practice and even mistakes to discover the fine line between blunt criticism and constructive feedback.  But the wait is well worth it, once you hit your stride and find your “candid sweet spot.” Not many of us have the innate ability to be diplomatic, genuine and gentle while delivering feedback. Most of us

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January 31, 2010

Are the most critical leadership skills during crisis cognitive skills or characteristics and traits? Which are most relevant in this particular economic downturn? Or are these skills and traits consistent, by and large, regardless of bull or bear?

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November 30, 2009

Personal branding is not a new concept, and yet you cannot pick up an entrepreneurial or business magazine without stumbling across it.  Why all this recent popularity?  What has happened to put personal branding on everyone’s lips? The Perfect Storm for Personal Branding Extreme competition for limited attention spans: Those who can convey their value

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