Hire Patiently, Not Desperately

Recently, while working with a client, we both came to the same realization: one of the most expensive hiring mistakes organizations make is allowing urgency to outweigh good judgment. Every employer eventually faces the pressure of filling an important position. The work keeps coming, the team feels the strain, and the temptation is to make […]

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…

Leadership Develops Over Time…All the Time

A few years ago, I was coaching an executive who's 360 peer review…

Sales Training Tip: Lead When You Dance

I Like to Lead When I Dance... Consulting is often about establishing…