Taking Advantage of Leadership Opportunities and Embracing a Circuitous Route to the Top
Robb Grantham is the steady hand steering the Rancho California Water District ship. On the Leadership Secrets Podcast, he shared his road to the top and how leaders need to embrace the journey. Here are highlights from our conversation: The Mentorship Tree: Robb’s journey is a testament to the power of mentorship. He’s a firm […]
10 Goal Setting Tips for Professionals in Business
Setting goals can be the catalyst propelling you forward in your career. Establishing clear and attainable goals is crucial for your development and success in business. Here are ten tips to help you set practical goals to guide your professional journey. 1. Begin with the End in Mind Start your goal-setting process by envisioning where […]
3 Steps to Creating a Great Workplace Culture
There are problems with our workplace culture. People aren’t getting along, and various factions are complaining about others. It’s young versus old; accounting versus sales.
A Weird but Effective Way to Focus
There are a lot of ways to maximize your work environment, and particularly your home office, to enhance your ability to work efficiently. Having a space you can close off from family or housemate interruptions is key. A comfortable chair will save your back, and getting your computer and other equipment in an ergonomic setup […]
Let’s Emotionally Connect While We’re Social Distancing
There has never been a more important time to connect with each other. Social distancing is absolutely vital during this dangerous pandemic as there are only a few ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Number one, of course, is staying home, and staying away from others. Washing hands, wiping down surfaces, wearing a […]
Connecting At Work While Social Distancing
With coronavirus upon us, how do we stay away from people while maintaining the connections we need to get stuff done? It seems hard, but it’s easily do-able with a smidgen of effort. What appears to be the best strategy to slow the growth of this virus is to, effectively, shut down the face-to-face economy. […]
Do This Instead of Shaking Hands
Recently I showed up a few minutes late to a luncheon with about 20 colleagues. The two hosts got up to give me a warm greeting, with a full-on handshake. Immediately we looked at each other in horror; we shouldn’t be doing this! Coronavirus! But how the heck should we be greeting each other? Coronavirus […]