“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.” Yogi Berra
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER
Title: Managing Your New Year’s Resolution
Competencies: self-development; self-control
Who benefits: you
Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers
What’s it about? I am ending January by writing my final entry about possible New Year’s Resolutions. In theory, there [...]
“Thinking outside the box” is still the top business jargon nonsense phrase. It’s so over-used that it’s almost impossible to wring any insight out of it.
So try this, instead. Think outside your own box.
A post by Frank Roche at KnowHR got me thinking about that. Here’s how his post begins.
“Here’s my interview question of the [...]
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn”
Alvin Toffler
Being a volunteer puppy raiser for a guide dog has really been helpful for me to think about how to teach, train, and coach others. I’m often wondering just what the active [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about starting a new job, mastering technology, [...]
Here’s What You’ve Been Missing
If you haven’t subscribed to the new Clicks ‘n Conversions blog yet here’s a sample of what you’ve recently missed. Even if you have subscribed to the Clicks ‘n Conversions blog, maybe you missed one or two of these.
Where to start a program to increase your website visitor-to-customer ratio.
Will pay-per-click advertising [...]
“Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you’ve met your New Year’s resolution.” Jay Leno
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER
Title: Managing Your New Year’s Resolution
Competencies: self-development; self-control
Who benefits: you
Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers
What’s it about? I am continuing to write this [...]
Maybe you’re thinking that this is just the time to head back to school. If you know what you want, you should consider the newer, more narrowly focused programs that have been springing up recently. They’ve been especially noticeable in business schools.
Since 2001, the number of business students enrolled in specialized programs has increased by [...]
“Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.”
John Wooden
The last few Blogs have introduced a powerful performance coaching model that can be used to engage and develop talent at all levels.
I’ve provided this case study and reflective questions in the spirit of seeing how well you have applied the [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about sleep, saying “No,” your pregnancy and [...]
“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” Henry David Thoreau
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER
Title: Managing Your Time
Competencies: self development; self control
Who benefits: you
Consultant Usage: background material for coaches and trainers
What’s it about? Ha! According to blogger Peter Bregman, no person in the business world [...]