by Lisa Parker | Jan 30, 2019 | Leadership
George, a successful thirty-something Marketing VP, sat in my office venting his disappointment regarding his last performance review – a review in which he was highly rated. “I got the written document in advance,” he said, “but then we never...
by Lisa Parker | Nov 29, 2016 | A Management Moment, Leadership
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less “Fake it ’til you make it” – Mary Kay Ash, Founder, Mary Kay Cosmetics Attention Managers: Part of your job is to motivate people to step outside their comfort zones in order to stretch and...
by Lisa Parker | Oct 27, 2016 | Leadership, motivation
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “A leader is a dealer in hope.” – Napoleon Bonaparte Attention Managers: Part of your job is to give constructive feedback, of course, but never forget that you are the one who can inspire an...
by Lisa Parker | May 27, 2015 | Leadership, Listening skills
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “If we are all in agreement on the decision – then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some...
by Lisa Parker | Apr 20, 2015 | emotional intelligence, Leadership
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” — Nelson Mandela Managers: It’s not often we are reminded to bring our good hearts to work, and so as long as we are...
by Lisa Parker | Mar 9, 2015 | emotional intelligence, Leadership, Listening skills
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Winston Churchill Attention managers: Difficult conversations are difficult for both...
