Quote of the Week: Every horse is good for something
In celebration of the Kentucky Derby, our quote of the week is about horses, lost causes and leadership tests.
Read more8 Tips for Breaking Barriers (from Roger Bannister)
Here is an inspirational story to share with your team or an individual when she is feeling down or discouraged or feeling like she is being asked to do the impossible. This story plus some problem solving may be just what is needed to boost morale and productivity.
Read moreMolly Broad on Lessons from Mom
As part of our Lessons from Mom series, I’d like to share an excerpt from a Business Class interview with Molly Broad, who served as President of the University of North Carolina from 1997-2006. She was the first woman to hold that position and is the first woman to hold her current position as President of the American Council on Education . During the interview, I asked, “What lessons did you learn from your mother that have helped you in your business or career?”
Read moreGreat American Grump Out
We hope you will read this. Getting rid of the grumpiness would help morale and productivity a lot. Maybe even help us get more engaged in our work. Maybe even keep a bunch of us from quitting once there are more jobs available.
Read more10 Management Lessons from Mom
This week’s list is drawn from a variety of sources. The items marked in blue came from Management Lessons from Mom. Would love to have you read and share stories there if you have time. Or feel free to add to this list in the Comments section below.
Read moreQuote of the Week for Managers & Mothers Day
Our quote of the week is for managers and Mothers Day….about what happens when managers and moms are NOT there.
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