by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Communication, Leadership, Personal Effectiveness |
If you believe that a leader is supposed to always know what to do and always be right, what do you do when something goes wrong? Denying mistakes, avoiding talking about them, or blaming them on others is a surefire way to lose credibility. The good news is that when...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Personal Effectiveness |
All relationships depend on a foundation of trust. There is a direct relationship between employee trust and performance. Customer trust is a key factor in decisions on purchases. And in our personal lives, friendships are built on trust and one of the biggest causes...
by John R. Bell | Guest Post, Leadership |
Two days ago I published an interview with John Bell, former CEO of Nabob (acquired by Kraft) and recently published novelist, about his radical career change. During that interview I asked John if he would be willing to write a guest post for current leaders about...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Author Interviews & Book Reviews, Career |
I just started reading John Bell’s new novel The Circumstantial Enemy and don’t want to put it down. Fortunately I’m traveling tomorrow and will have time to finish it on the plane. Can’t wait! I know John Bell as a leadership expert. By the age of 47, John had...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Goals |
Goals are powerful, especially if you choose only a few. A laundry list is almost impossible to stay focused on. But if you choose two or three realistic, specific goals, and write them down, you are likely to achieve them. But first, make sure you set goals for what...