Nowhere is it clearer than in politics that language matters. Indeed, we often hear about the ‘spin’ politicians follow-up with after using poorly chosen words or making a not so well thought-out statement. While we might criticize politicians’ use of key words and tricky phrases that we feel distort the meaning or interpretation of a set of circumstances, we should step back for a moment, consider why they do this, and learn from their example because language and words do matter.
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Women leaders need to work harder, longer and smarter to achieve the same or similar objectives as their male peers – seriously? We hear this same refrain over and over to the point that many women actually believe it. There is no data to support this premise. Girls and boys are born with similar intelligence. […]
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You are broadcasting messages every day, both verbal and non-verbal, and they tell others what you and your company think of yourself and the world. If you are not aware of the messages you are sending, others are and one’s perception has impact on your strategy’s bottom line. Your company culture is vital to attracting, […]
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There is a common misperception that being more efficient necessarily equates to being more cost effective. However, that relationship does not necessarily exist. While seemingly desirable to be more efficient, the benefits may not necessarily be cost reductions. In fact, depending on where the efficiencies are gained within a given process, higher costs may be incurred. Consequently, leaders must articulate their goals as a specific outcome to be achieved, cost reductions being one, and not simply as a desire to be more efficient.
The five-hour workday isn’t just this mystical “unicorn” you’ve heard about around the water cooler. It’s real, and it can work for your team. Why is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the magic time? It’s been used for so long that it’s become immortalized in song. While the traditional 40-hour workweek remains the norm, you’ve […]
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As a career Wall Streeter and mountaineer, I learned over the years that mountains are not climbed alone; neither are careers. Each depends on the generosity you’re willing to extend to your colleagues, known as the Law of Reciprocity. It’s a universal understanding to explain that in order to create success, extend help to others […]
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A leader has three primary roles: set the direction — the vision for the team; attract and retain the best talent you can find; and build and protect the corporate culture. Robert Walter Founder and Former CEO, Cardinal Health Leo Van Wart is a professional golfer who helped propel Notah Begay III to the ranks […]
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Business performance assessments lose their value if the recommended performance improvement actions are not fully implemented. Consequently, it is not only important for executive leadership accept the recommendations; the mangers responsible for providing the time, capital, and labor to implement the actions must also buy-in. Because these managers tend to be those whose area was cited as needing improvement, their buy-in can be difficult to earn.
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For some of us, it may be a dubious hobby, a 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle offers a great analogy for a vision. Specifically, the picture on the puzzle box is your vision. It is extremely difficult to complete a jigsaw puzzle without having that picture to reference, and the same is true for realizing your vision. […]
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I got to the gym yesterday only to find that my regular treadmill had been replaced by a new-fangled computer machine thing. I asked the young woman next to me how to start the damn thing as it wasn’t obvious. Here was the conversation: SDM: Where’s the start button on this thing? Woman: Over there. […]
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Business Communications – Language and Words Matter
/in Business Communications, Premium/by Nathan IvesNowhere is it clearer than in politics that language matters. Indeed, we often hear about the ‘spin’ politicians follow-up with after using poorly chosen words or making a not so well thought-out statement. While we might criticize politicians’ use of key words and tricky phrases that we feel distort the meaning or interpretation of a set of circumstances, we should step back for a moment, consider why they do this, and learn from their example because language and words do matter.
Empowering Women Leaders
/in Diversity & Inclusion, Management & Leadership/by Robbie HardyWomen leaders need to work harder, longer and smarter to achieve the same or similar objectives as their male peers – seriously? We hear this same refrain over and over to the point that many women actually believe it. There is no data to support this premise. Girls and boys are born with similar intelligence. […]
Find Out if Your Message Attracts or Detracts
/in Business Communications, Corporate Cultures, Diversity & Inclusion, Management & Leadership/by Rosalie ChamberlainYou are broadcasting messages every day, both verbal and non-verbal, and they tell others what you and your company think of yourself and the world. If you are not aware of the messages you are sending, others are and one’s perception has impact on your strategy’s bottom line. Your company culture is vital to attracting, […]
Alternative Selection – More Efficient Processes Can Increase Costs
/in Alternative Selection, Premium/by Nathan IvesThere is a common misperception that being more efficient necessarily equates to being more cost effective. However, that relationship does not necessarily exist. While seemingly desirable to be more efficient, the benefits may not necessarily be cost reductions. In fact, depending on where the efficiencies are gained within a given process, higher costs may be incurred. Consequently, leaders must articulate their goals as a specific outcome to be achieved, cost reductions being one, and not simply as a desire to be more efficient.
Demystifying the Workplace “Unicorn”: The 5-Hour Workday
/in Management & Leadership/by Stephan AarstolThe five-hour workday isn’t just this mystical “unicorn” you’ve heard about around the water cooler. It’s real, and it can work for your team. Why is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the magic time? It’s been used for so long that it’s become immortalized in song. While the traditional 40-hour workweek remains the norm, you’ve […]
Communication and Leadership Tactics to Take Your Career to New Heights
/in Business Communications, Practices for Professionals/by Chuck GarciaAs a career Wall Streeter and mountaineer, I learned over the years that mountains are not climbed alone; neither are careers. Each depends on the generosity you’re willing to extend to your colleagues, known as the Law of Reciprocity. It’s a universal understanding to explain that in order to create success, extend help to others […]
Are There Gaps on Your Team?
/in Management & Leadership/by JV VenableA leader has three primary roles: set the direction — the vision for the team; attract and retain the best talent you can find; and build and protect the corporate culture. Robert Walter Founder and Former CEO, Cardinal Health Leo Van Wart is a professional golfer who helped propel Notah Begay III to the ranks […]
Business Performance Assessment Program Best Practice 16 – In-Progress Assessment Briefings
/in Business Performance Assessment Program, Premium/by Nathan IvesBusiness performance assessments lose their value if the recommended performance improvement actions are not fully implemented. Consequently, it is not only important for executive leadership accept the recommendations; the mangers responsible for providing the time, capital, and labor to implement the actions must also buy-in. Because these managers tend to be those whose area was cited as needing improvement, their buy-in can be difficult to earn.
Every Leader Needs a Great Vision – 3 Types of Visions
/in Management & Leadership/by Peter B. Stark and Mary C. KellyFor some of us, it may be a dubious hobby, a 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle offers a great analogy for a vision. Specifically, the picture on the puzzle box is your vision. It is extremely difficult to complete a jigsaw puzzle without having that picture to reference, and the same is true for realizing your vision. […]
Listening Biases: how we restrict opportunity
/in Business Communications/by Sharon Drew MorgenI got to the gym yesterday only to find that my regular treadmill had been replaced by a new-fangled computer machine thing. I asked the young woman next to me how to start the damn thing as it wasn’t obvious. Here was the conversation: SDM: Where’s the start button on this thing? Woman: Over there. […]