All adults know they have to perform certain tasks even though they may dread doing them (think paying taxes, buying holiday presents, or answering emails). But for some people, about one out of five, these tasks lead to a kind of paralysis in which nothing gets done causing feelings of shame and guilt. Interview Patrick […]
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Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny
What do all great leaders have in common? How do they consistently lead well and inspire others? College professor and prolific author and speaker Teruni Lamberg has extensively researched this topic for her seminars and book, “Leaders Who Lead Successfully.” And she has discovered a quality that separates superior leaders from lackluster or boring ones: […]
Workplace Jazz: Treat Your Team Like Musicians
Since he first picked up his sister’s guitar at age 12, music has taught Gerald Leonard many things: the discipline of practice, playing fairly, how to listen, connect with others, and how to have fun. Today, the conservatory-trained musician and CEO of the business consultancy Principles of Execution, uses those lessons to help managers understand […]
Online Oratory: Zoom Presentation Tips and Tricks
Public speaking is considered the #1 fear. And while most of us will never have to debate someone in a national forum as political candidates do, we’re now challenged with audiences who are spread out, behind masks, and even virtual. Moreover, many people would rather quit their job than speak on stage, be interviewed on […]
How to Have a New Career in the New Year
In 2021, many people will be thinking about switching careers due to furloughs, unemployment, burnout and plain dissatisfaction. Geraldine Hogan can offer them hope and guidance. She has helped thousands of educators, business professionals and entrepreneurs explore new challenges and can offer tips for anyone who wants to apply their skills in a new direction. […]
Will 2021 Be the Year of the Rule-Breaker?
If you are thinking about starting a business in 2021, you need to talk to Raj Girn first. Raj started what would prove to be a lasting, successful publishing business just one year after learning how to write a check and attributes much of her success to not knowing the rules and not realizing she […]
You Won’t Believe What Happened to Him On the Job!
By Carl on December 1, 2020 in Business, Careers, Humor, Inspirational, Feel-Good, Morning Zoo Topics
The first days on the job can be tough. But in Charles (Charlie) Gardner’s case, his first day started with a bang. Just 17 years old at the time and having driven through the night with a buddy to get to Houston, Charlie arrived on his first construction job in time to witness a woman […]
What Doubters Have that Confident People Lack
In our culture, self-confidence is lauded as a virtue. So, what happens to self-doubters? Are they broken? Or could they have an advantage that others lack? Invite leadership expert Marc A. Pitman to reveal why doubt can be a surprising gift that forces leaders to look inward to gain special insight. His upcoming book, “The […]
Characteristics of People Who Make the Biggest Impact
We all know or have heard of people who influence lives, affect history, lead by example, and even change the future. What do those powerful individuals have in common? How could you become such a leader? Teruni Lamberg, a sought-after leadership expert and author of “Leaders Who Lead Successfully,” will tell you how as she […]
Do We Really Get the Leaders We Deserve?
By Carl on November 24, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Business, Careers, Leadership, Military, Politics, Government
Americans just lived through a bitter, chaotic election in which questions about civility, leadership, honesty and courage abounded. What lessons can we learn from the experience? Interview leadership expert Steven Mays who will tell you why he says whether for good or bad, the public gets the leaders they deserve. “We get the leaders we […]