A young man has been seriously dating a woman for some time and becomes interested in marrying her. The young man’s mother promises to meet with the girl’s mother to discuss the possibility of marriage. Being a traditional story, this is the practice for wedding engagement in certain cultures. When the two mothers meet, they spend their conversation discussing the weather over a formal but … Read More
I Work Really Hard. How Come I’m Not Getting Promoted?
Almost everywhere I go, people ask me what they need to do in order to be recognized or promoted for the great work they are doing. Many articles correctly observe that money does not buy the loyalty of an employee, but that doesn’t mean that money, rewards, and recognition are not important. What few articles seem to do is acknowledge … Read More
Improving Your Abilities at Leadership (Part 3 of 3): Building Relationships and Networks
We want to warmly extend our gratitude to those who have been following our blog. For our new visitors, this article is part of a three-part leadership series on improving your aptitude in leadership. Since the skills and disciplines are cumulative, we strongly recommend that you start with Part 1 of the series, if you haven’t already done so. One of my … Read More
Improving Your Abilities at Leadership (Part 2 of 3): Self-Awareness
By way of preamble, this article is part of a three-part leadership series on improving your aptitude in leadership. Since the skills and disciplines are cumulative, we strongly recommend that you start with Part 1 of the series, if you haven’t already done so. Many years ago, my dad shared with me a story about an elderly woman who had an … Read More
Improving Your Abilities at Leadership (Part 1 of 3): Building Faith
Describing Leadership reminds me of the story of a man who lived in a remote village far from the ocean. As he traveled across the continent and witnessed the ocean for the first time, he was stunned and completely speechless by the rolling waves, the golden sand, and the roaring crash of water on rocks. He was so moved by … Read More
Get Out of the Habit of Facing the New Year with Only 50% of Your Perspective!
May I first begin by warmly wishing everyone a Happy New Year. And with the New Year, it is appropriate for us to look forward to the exciting possibilities of the coming year and reflect on the events, both good and bad, of the previous. As we do this, our natural tendency is to put our failures behind us and … Read More
Navigating the Salary Negotiation
A friend of mine once went to an auto dealership to purchase a new car. As he and his wife browsed around the showroom, his wife saw a car she absolutely loved. When my friend asked the dealer what kind of incentive he could provide, the dealer bluntly said, “I don’t think I need to give you any incentive. I … Read More
At a Dead End? Discover How To Jumpstart Your Future
Some of my clients are frustrated by a lack of career mobility at their workplace. This could be due to the business situation of their industry, the relationship they have with their boss, or simply the unfortunate structure of their organization. As frustrating as this situation can be, it could very well be a blessing in disguise. This situation often … Read More