As a leader, you have to always stand for your team, right? Wrong. Rather, first, you need to make sure you realize which team is “your team.” That may sound counterintuitive but that’s life. Being a manager (team lead, manager, director, etc.), you are in charge of a unit consisting of several individuals. If you […]
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Analyzing the Purpose of Starbucks Training
In recent years, a widespread trend of racial-based training has affected numerous companies across the continent, often at significant cost and time investment. Although its popularity has begun to wane, many organizations continue to invest considerable resources in such initiatives, negatively impacting their overall performance. Starbucks was at the forefront of implementing racial-based training, exemplifying […]
PLACE YOUR STAR ON HUMAN VALUES MAP
CLCTVR 2.0 tool will show your “true North” and get you aligned with teammates, colleagues and friends. In other words, the tool will help you see what drives you and your team and if those drivers are aligned.
Advanced Project Management Secret: Shared Values
Requirements can make or break your projects. Depending on your personal level of PM maturity, you will make sure that you have clarified them on one, two, or three levels. Here’s what can further improve your chances to deliver the project successfully: shared values of the team. The secret is in the proper composition […]
The Recipe for Project Success: 3 Requirements + 10 Values
The three key reasons why some projects fail are: Requirements Requirements Requirements There is but a grain of joke in this PM joke: requirements are key. In real life, three different sets of requirements could and should be identified during the project initiation. Requirements-1: The Spec. First requirements that come to mind are the “standard” […]
Shared Values of Self-Made Millionaires
There’s an interesting article posted recently on LinkedIn Pulse. Jeff Haden put this in his post headline, making it almost instantly viral: “8 of 10 Self-Made Millionaires Were Not ‘A’ Students. Instead, They Share 1 Trait.” The trait, of course, is their willingness to learn. While I agree with Jeff Hadden, that is not news. […]
Elon Musk Q7
A few months ago, I answered this question on Quora: “How can Elon Musk put in 80-100 hours a week and still have a social life or time for exercise, etc.?” My answer collected an incredible number of views and upvotes – a good indicator that this is (A) a hot topic and (B) my […]
A Gentleman’s Manual for Becoming a Good Man
“Read before bed every night.” If you want to read something really special this weekend and perhaps be able to share it with your kids, try “Rules for My Unborn Son” by Walker Lamond. This book has never made it to a bestseller list but is a real gem that deserves more attention. It offers […]
The One Thing That Determines Success
(Hint: It’s Not What You Think) What is the one thing that determines your success? Google for it, and the top answers will probably be: followed by “trust”, “leadership”, “networking”, “team”,” good timing”, “determination” … and many other good words. Let’s cut the corporate BS for a moment. You’ve seen those motivational posters – “Positive […]