A recent experience has introduced me to the concept of something I like to call “Frenemies”—people or groups you’re technically in competition with, but whom you sometimes work together with, do favors for, or otherwise cooperate with to achieve a common goal. The concept of frenemies can be applied to many things in life, but…
Lessons to take away from a celebrity meltdown
If you’re anything like me and pop culture, you’re Charlie Sheen-ed out. But the Star-Ledger had an interesting column yesterday: What, if anything, can we learn from his mishaps? – We can all get distracted. Sheen was distracted by activities beyond his career. The column points out that our comments don’t fade into oblivion any…
Tips for inspiring your employees and co-workers
What is it that inspires you to do your best work? Have you considered what things might be fueling the work of your employees/co-workers? Although unique to each worker, professional drive has a basic core to which everyone can relate. Discover your essential similarities, and use this knowledge to inspire others to cooperate, instead of…
Making a good speech, even on the fly
With enough practice, any one of us can be an effective public speaker. But what about the times when we’re asked to speak on the fly? An impromptu talk doesn’t give us the chance to research and prepare, and often requires us to think on our feet. But there are a few things we can…