Brainteaser #34: On Success & Failure
Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.
And this one in particular can raise awareness about things that get in the way of making goals. Here it is: Read more
10 Reasons Not to Fear Failure
This week’s Quick List* is a companion piece to our Quote of the Week: on Success & Failure.
Many of us don’t try new things because we’re afraid of failure. We don’t set challenging goals because we’re afraid of failure. And we’re afraid of failure because we think it makes us failures.
On page 98 of Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do**, Robert Schuller says: Read more
For Women in Management
Note from Jan: During the past thirty years of my work as a manager and coach, I’ve helped managers in a wide range of industries work through a wide range of issues.
However, my specialty is working with women in management to have greater balance and control so that they are more confident leading high performing teams.
Read more about my “perfect” coaching client here.
Not a woman in management? Then – why are you reading this?!?
Okay – there are plenty of valuable things for you here as well. A variety of instructional and motivational tools to help you improve bottom line results. Some for free, some for a fee. Read more
Boy! This is a long day!
Happy first day of summer! Don’t you love the extra daylight?
I’m heading out for an extra long bike ride. It’ll be great for productivity and morale.
How about you?
Quote of the Week: On Success & Failure
In response to the post about Quote of the Week: from Dad, Mark Young from Baby Boomer Talk Online wrote: Read more
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Theme of the Week: Success & Failure
This week’s theme on Success & Failure is anchored by our Quote of the Week from Robert Schuller’s book, Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do.
On Tuesday, you’ll find our Quick List: 10 Reasons Not to Fear Failure.
On Wednesday: Brainteaser #34: On Success & Failure.
and on Friday, our very unique Movie of the Week: On Fear of Failure and Fear of Success.
plus these extras helpful extras: Read more
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Looking for a special Father’s Day Gift?
The most special gift may be for you to tell him a thing or two. Read more
Today is Go Fishing Day
so I have Read more
Movie of the Week: Karate Kid
Karate Kid is our Movie of the Week because of all the hoopla about the new one (which I haven’t seen yet). But the old one has served as a management model for me for years.
It shows the patience needed for teaching new skills, the encouragement needed during discouraging times, the discipline needed during rebellious times, the push needed for break throughs. And when The Kid wins and everyone rushes around him in celebration… Read more
Lessons from Phil Ford’s Dad
Includes audio clip.
In a Business Class interview a few years ago, I had the pleasure of talking with former Carolina basketball player and coach, Phil Ford. Phil is a UNC graduate, played basketball there, coached there under Dean Smith and Bill Guthredge and is now Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Bobcats.
During the interview, we were looking for parallels – lessons from the court that could be applied in business. The inteview took place around Father’s Day, so we also talked about lessons he had learned from his Dad – lessons that had helped in his career. Read more
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