by dustin | Jul 6, 2017 | leadership
Creativity gets a bad rap in the business world. Some see it as arts and crafts. They think it encourages employees to goof off. It’s silly and it doesn’t contribute to the bottom line. They assume creativity is for artists, not businesspeople. This...
by dustin | Apr 3, 2017 | leadership
In her book Daring Greatly, researcher Dr. Brené Brown tells the story of when her daughter Ellen shared a funny but embarrassing secret with a friend. Later, she was humiliated and hurt when other girls in her class started giving her a hard time about her...
by dustin | Feb 17, 2017 | leadership
When I wrote about ways bosses can be cruel, it was easy to list off several movies and TV shows that portray the workplace in a negative light. You could probably list five or six more examples without thinking too hard about it. This representation in the media is...
by dustin | Feb 3, 2017 | Business Management, Human Resources, leadership, managing people, Professional Development, Success
While some folks have fulfilling jobs, many find their work to be torturous. You don’t have to look hard to find examples portraying jobs as boring and/or painful to endure. Here is a short list of movies or TV shows. Office Space Horrible Bosses The Devil Wears...
by dustin | Jan 20, 2017 | inspiration, leadership, Professional Development, Success
All the signs are pointing toward an impending imposter crisis. In light of today’s political climate and the social media activity of celebrities, you might think you know what I’m getting at. But I’m talking about a different imposter crisis. Let...
by dustin | Jan 6, 2017 | leadership, managing people, Tom Peters!
There are few figures who have addressed the topic of leadership with the zeal of Tom Peters. Years ago, I participated in an online community of folks on Tom Peters’ website. One day, Tom posted this quote. “If your actions inspire others to dream more,...
