How to be a conscious listener — what it means for us and others
I am a huge fan of SmartBrief; great articles about leadership. I was very pleased that my article “Listening is our Most Important Skill” was posted on the site recently. Almost right away, I received...
View ArticleHow Nielsen’s Breakthrough Innovation winners changed the game, and won
You may think that dieting, parenting and innovation don’t have any core components in common, however that couldn’t be farther from the truth. All three have a surplus of books telling you how to...
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Are your employees people managers or subject-matter experts? How do you decide?
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program...
View ArticleBad leadership and management advice you should run away from
There’s a LOT of advice out there on leadership and management — almost as much as you’ll find on dating, careers, and how to raise your kids. Actually, most of it’s pretty good, or at least not bad. I...
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How craft beer can add value to your restaurant
NEWSCRED/g-stockstudio Craft beer has gone from a niche offering to being practically a necessity, with many consumers expecting to see craft brews on tap at even the most basic sports bars and small...
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Tips for supporting instructional coaches
Have you ever been coached? Coaches can impact form, structure, content and meaning, regardless of the field in which they coach. I am blessed to work in a school system that values instructional...
View ArticleDo you know what your values are?
One of the most powerful and heartwarming subplots from the tragic period of the Holocaust was the heroic role that many “righteous gentiles” played in saving the lives of Jewish neighbors and...
View ArticleIt is OK to second-guess yourself
The challenge of leadership is to do what is right for the organization even when it means reversing a decision. When reconsidering a decision it is important to decide what you did, why you did it,...
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Editor’s Choice Content Award: June
SmartBlog on Education’s monthly content award recognizes content written by educators, for educators that inspires readers to engage, innovate and discuss. SmartBrief Education editors and writers...
View Article3 tips to give bosses feedback without them knowing it
I presented a webinar recently about making your relationship with your boss work for you, and I received a really good question: How do you give constructive feedback to a boss who has a hard time...
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