The times they are a-changing. And it makes me wonder where are those who feel stuck at work. We aren’t talking about them. We hear a lot of news about the great resignation. I jumped on the bandwagon with my blog Managers Matter. We know that 4.4 million Americans – left their jobs in September 2021,…
Category: Leadership & Management
Managers Matter
The great resignation has spurred debate about why workers are leaving. I believe the evidence is clear. Managers Matter. Studies and data before the pandemic, such as this 2016 HBR (Harvard Business Review) article highlight this truth. Why Now? The pandemic just showed the cracks in the veneer. Meaning, if you were unhappy at work, especially…
The Trifecta of Non-Action
A trifecta refers to the ability to pick the first three finishers in a race. It’s a tough call to make. If I turn it around I can see that there is a trifecta of my thoughts that keep me from winning. That will slow me down each time. These three phases will always keep…
Are Good Parenting and Management Skills Transferable?
Recently, I gave a talk on how to align your life through your time, money, and narrative, to live who you really are as your best self. An MD who heard the speech contacted me after and said “your talk is really about being a better human being and I think you should talk about…
Stay on Your Path: Money Matters
Money matters, I love that pun. Money matters for our daily existence for living expenses and to buy experiences that bring us joy and happiness. Then, the second interpretation – What is happening with your money? It is a very personal question. As in how much do you have? How do you acquire it? What…
What Happens on a Techstars Startup Weekend?
Techstars Startup Weekends produce results. Startup weekend Hudson Valley was no exception, it was electric! You can learn more about Techstars and how this magic is produced. What Happens at Start-Up Weekend? It all starts with community leaders who want to make a difference. Thus an organizing committee is formed. Techstars provides a roadmap for everything needed for a…
Quit Old Behaviors and Be More Successful
Quit knocking on doors that don’t open. High preforming sales teams know this mantra: Stop calling, stop emailing, stop begging for one more meeting and stop acting desperate. Dump them and move on. Instead of chasing prospects who don’t want to be caught, invest your time in prospects who engage with you instead of run from…
Brain Power
My brain power can be my friend or my enemy. Sometimes I forget to use all of my brain. Old thinking can get me stuck down the rabbit hole. Thinking about all the things that get in the way doesn’t help me. I’m learning that my brain is a very sophisicated tool at my disposal…
The Trifecta of Non-Action
A trifecta refers to the ability to pick the first three finishers in a race. It’s a tough call to make. If I turn it around I can see that there is a trifecta of my thoughts that keep me from winning. That will slow me down each time. These three phases will always keep…