Tag: goals
Back to School Inspires Goal Setting
Guest Blog by Jenna Giulioni The following post is an article that my 15-year-old daughter wrote for her high school newspaper. It strikes me that we adults might benefit from this teenage wisdom on how to reach our goals. As the new school year fast approaches, there are two types of people, those praying for […]
Team, Group, or Train Wreck?
Teams and teamwork are among the most frequently written about and searched for topics in business today. From senior executives to frontline supervisors, leaders everywhere are looking for strategies to get the most from others. The first and most fundamental challenge they face lies in vocabulary… because the term ‘team’ is used very casually and […]
Give ‘Em Enough Rope….
I like to start each day with an early morning yoga class. And, if I get there early enough, I stretch out my spine by hanging upside down from ropes that are anchored to the wall. A friend recently walked into the studio, announcing, “There’s Julie. Give her enough rope and she’ll hang herself!” How […]
Evaluating Social Media: Metrics that Matter
I know that it’s customary to set goals, evaluate results, or just think and plan in terms of years. But for me, nine months is the magic number. Maybe it’s because with a thoughtful nine-month assessment, there’s still time left to course-correct and deliver annual results. Or maybe it’s because if one cell can become […]
Cultures that Support Career Development
Career development is all about the conversation and the culture. Leaders who understand and promote a culture of growth are serious about career development.
The Fallacy of Focus
Focus is held in high esteem in our culture and in business. We medicate, caffeinate, and meditate to summon it. It’s celebrated on billboards and taught through thousands of books and workshops. Those who possess the holy grail of focus are considered successes and become role models to others. Those who don’t just need to […]
