Wheaties, the first ready-to-eat cereal that was invented in 1921, is known for being “the breakfast of champions”. So that got me thinking – what is the breakfast of leaders? I am not referring to actual food but what do effective leaders do to start their day? The many books I have read on leadership, … Read more
Think about this – you have a piece of fruit that has been sitting on your counter for a while. On the outside, it looks “perfectly fine”. No brown spots or blemishes. You bite into it and you think it is OK but on the second (or third) bite you encounter mold. You immediately get … Read more
I have seen this expression in a few places, mostly talking about breaking through the glass ceiling. The issue is that no two people will do it the same way, so it is challenging for leaders to develop their people in order for them to be promoted. In other words, we all have our unique … Read more
If you spoke with your family, friends, and colleagues, what would they say you were known for in 2023? For me, I was known for being always “on the go” especially traveling to new places and having new experiences. I was teased that they could not keep up with me! As we are now into … Read more
I have heard on the radio several times this week that one of the most stressful things during the holidays is dealing with relatives and more importantly their nosy questions. Such questions include: When are you getting married? Have you lost weight? When are you going to give me grandchildren?, etc. I am sure they … Read more
Several of my corporate clients have been asking me how to effectively work with the Gen Zs (also known as the iGen) of which the age range is approximately 14-26 years old. My clients are perplexed on how to manage these people but more importantly, how to motivate them to do the required tasks without … Read more
As I have written in several past blog posts, it is important to seek feedback so that you know if you are improving in certain areas of your life, especially professionally. Having said that, I recently saw a quote that said, “What other people think about you has nothing to do with you and everything … Read more
I have been thinking lately that more and more people are hard of hearing, maybe due to listening to loud music or noise pollution. However, I realized that the real issue is that many people just are not listening. In fairness, educators especially in elementary, middle, and high school focus on what used to be … Read more
As a corporate trainer and an adjunct professor, one of the things I stress is applying what you learn. I tell my participants/students that if they “throw their notes up on a shelf and never look at them,” then it has been a waste of time – both theirs and mine. I then suggest that … Read more