Monthly Archives: February 2017

Sucked into news vortex!

Q: I can’t tear myself away from the constant stream of news alerts. Frankly, it’s throwing me off my game. How do I cope? A: You are not alone! The whole country—indeed the world—is on the receiving end of the … Continue reading

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Now is the time to ask questions

When you are ready to take your organization to the next level, begin by asking two kinds of questions. “What” questions help to clarify the vision and mission; “how” questions elicit processes, actions, and/or solutions. Note the difference between: “What … Continue reading

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Need help? Push forward not back

Q: Everyone knows that we have an impossible deadline to meet. It will take a “Hail Mary pass” to get this project completed in the week remaining. Should I push back? A: Instead of pushing back, why not push forward? … Continue reading

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Outsider? It’s not a meritocracy

What is the quality that makes you feel like the “only one”? Common answers include race, gender or sexual orientation. But people who come from different cultures also feel isolated: they have different worldview, or they hesitate to speak up … Continue reading

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