Accountability Is Not a Bad Thing

I realize that many of us cringe whenever we hear the word accountability. We hear it and think: What does he mean? Is she auditing my work? Does this mean I’m not doing well? Am I about to get a whole lot more work to do? Accountability is not, nor should it be, a bad […]

Your Career Is Out of (Your) Control

Your career, like it or not, is not in your control. Sure, you…

Am I Right?…Am I Right? – The Good & Bad About Checking In

When communicating an idea or recommendation, it is essential…

Keep Your Problem Clients Closer

My grandfather, and I expect many of yours, always counseled…

Dealing with Downsizing

"Good morning, boss, I've got an idea!" "Yeah...well...sorry…

Credentialing, Part Deux…Ask Killer Open-Ended Questions

In my book I talk about how important the voir dire process is…

Changing Behavior to Achieve Goals

To paraphrase an often used quote, "Doing the same thing over…

Fear of Failure? Defend Yourself with Dilligence

Fear of failure affects all of us at some point. For so many…

Size Them Up, Then Test the Waters

Here's an essential modus operendi going into the New Year, make…

Go Ahead and Argue…It’s Ok

My very first manager, Nick, taught me most of what I know today…