Blogs on Personal Growth
Greetings Leaders…. I was purging some old files and came across my goals that I wrote in 1983! As I looked at them I realized how blessed that I have been in that I have accomplished almost all of them. I have a few still left such as skydiving, hang gliding and getting my pilot’s […]
Surviving Amidst Chaos Read More »
Greetings Leaders, A few weeks ago I was relaxing in a chair watching one of my grandsons play soccer as moms and dads yelled encouragement to their kids from the sideline. Some of them barked out commands to run faster, others let out whoops of joy as someone scored what appeared to be a goal
Preparing Your Kids (and Yourself) for Life’s Challenges Read More »
If you’re like most people, there are times when you’re bound to be unhappy. If you find yourself in that spot today, Choose to be Happy! When my children were in elementary school, whenever they were moping around or complaining, we would play the Attitude Check game. The rules were simple, whenever I said, “Attitude
Today… Choose to be Happy Read More »
Have you ever felt like giving up? Whenever I do, I look for people who have overcome something big in their life. People like Ezra Frech, Bethany Hamilton and Nick Vujicic all inspire me. I spoke to a group recently and I told them that while others can overcome great obstacles, the real question is
The Secret to Perseverance Read More »
Is this the look you get from your stakeholders after spending hours creating your status report? If you’re like most project managers, you love details. Most executives don’t. A busy president or VP doesn’t have time to look at all the details of your project. That’s your job. What does an executive want to know,
How to Communicate Your Project Status Effectively Read More »
Greetings leaders! In mentoring other project managers, I noticed there is a distinct trait that distinguishes those that are successful, and those that struggle in managing their projects. That trait is what I’ll call the ability to drive versus the ability to manage. Are you a project manager or a project driver?
Are You A Project Manager or A Project Driver Read More »
Greetings Leaders! Are you looking for work, or thinking about reentering the workforce after spending some time away from the daily grind? Perhaps you took some time off to pursue a business venture, raise your kids at home or have to find work due to a change in your financial situation. Whatever the case, reentering
How To Reenter the Workforce – Five Tips to success Read More »
Greetings Leaders! Do you find yourself in the frustrating position where people just won’t listen to you, even though you think you have good ideas that will help your company, organization, or the individual? If you do, don’t lose heart! There are definitely some things you can do to change this.
Why People Won’t Listen To You… and what you can do about it Read More »
Greetings Leaders! While mentoring Project Managers over the years, I’ve noticed both the good and the bad. What are the top 5 mistakes Project Managers make? Well, we’re all different, but here are five sure ways to get shown the door both as a consultant and as an employee.
Top 5 Mistakes Project Managers Make… and how to avoid them Read More »
Greetings Leaders! Are you struggling to break out as a Project Manager at your organization? Well, you’re not alone. If we think about the 80/20 rule, only 20% of the Project Managers out there are going to rise above the others. After teaching project managers, consulting at many organizations and just reflecting on my career,
Five Ways to Set Yourself Apart as a Project Manager Read More »
