With a looming threat like COVID-19, an often overlooked aspect of leadership, self-management, becomes vital. Here are questions to get you started.
Author Archive | Michael Melcher
How Not To Suck at Biz Dev
You know you need to do it. But your business development efforts are not happening or you’re not actually seeing results. Here’s what you can do about it.
Beware the ROI Unicorn
How do you show leadership development ROI? Start with the realization you may be chasing a unicorn. Instead, there are four important questions you need to ask.
The Secret to Finding Lasting Career Satisfaction
A successful career requires occasionally taking a step back and looking at the big picture.
Effective Listening for Leaders
Most leaders are good talkers but not such great listeners. Real leadership depends on two key skills: listening effectively and asking powerful questions.
Northland Controls: How One CEO’s Values Led to Explosive Growth
What happens when a company with a poor reputation and low morale aligns around five core values? It grows from $1.5 million to $60 million in 10 years.
The Secret Lives of CEOs
If you are a CEO, you’re likely to wrestle with complex career questions for which your previous experience doesn’t provide clear answers.
20 Minutes a Day to Career Fulfillment
By devoting just 20-minutes a day, career fulfillment and success at work are within reach. This article gives useful guidance for daily career action.
2015: Year of the Great Boss
Fewer things affect quality of work more than someone’s relationship with their supervisor. Learn about the hallmarks of a great boss and you too can be one of them.
Why Thinking Like a Lawyer Is Bad For Your Career.
When you apply thinking like a lawyer to your career, there’s a good chance you’ll conclude that future possibilities or unfamiliar behaviors probably won’t work. So you probably won’t try, or try hard enough. (more…)
