Advanced degrees are in no danger of being replaced by publishing models. However, more professionals are finding similar benefits from publishing.
Peer-to-Peer Microfinance: A Sustainable Solution to Poverty
Peer-to-peer microfinance lending solutions drive ongoing investments, a “pay it forward” approach and a fiscal incentive.
Virtual Mentors
Social media and modern technology provide us a wealth of opportunities to learn from leading experts and leadership development. Here are some tips…
Secretive Learning
Early in our careers we typically seek formal training and request feedback openly and frequently. Yet, later in our career, it seems we tend to cease these practices or at least, hide them.
Leadership Conference Benefits
Next time you contemplate a leadership conference, consider these benefits and more, then commit yourself to, as the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast says, “Be The One”.
Pause to Reflect on What’s Important
Signs you may need to take a “minute” and pause at work:
1. You are in a constant state of reaction, rather than planning
2. You make decisions to get them off your plate rather than to address the problem…
Foregiveness For Balance
“I’m not perfect and he’s not perfect. We both have weaknesses. However, he forgives bits of me and I forgive bits of him, because together, we work.”
Leadership Lessons From My Accident
After losing control of my car in winter weather, I came to rest in a ditch. Never one to pass up an opportunity to learn form my mistakes (and share them with you), I saw a lot of leadership lessons in this experience. I listed a few here.
Project Tailgaters & Brake Checkers
Two people are working on a project and it appears both are trying to get to the same destination. Yet one person demands greater risks for quicker results. This happens a lot, especially in organizations where near-term results and quarterly goals are prioritized over sustainability. As a result, employees are often competing for who can get the job done quicker and not necessarily who gets there with the best balance of risk and reward. Yet both the Brake Checker and the Tailgater have better options to serve their company.
