I watched a psychologist, Dr. Meg Jay, talk about the development of young adults. I was impressed with her approach. Since some of you are in your 20s and others know people you can influence in their 20s, it’s a talk worth hearing: TED Talk: Why 30 is not the new 20 In case you […]

Managing high-performance teams at work means learning what each team member does and how their work affects your job and the company’s performance. Unfortunately, at work, managers tend to focus only on their own daily jobs and activities. Since we all have a limited amount of time during the day to get our work done […]

Do you want to have an impact as a leader and teammate? In his book Uncommon Greatness, author and leadership pro Mark Miller listed practical ways to make a difference:  Encourage them. Recognize them. Coach them. Correct them. Empathize with their situation. Ask their opinion. Offer a genuine compliment. Thank them. Acknowledge their strengths. Offer […]

Quincy Jones is one of the greatest music producers of all time. He helped musical talent, from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, to reach their potential as performers. The more he succeeded by helping others, the more he sought to work with fresh talent. I listened to an interview with him recently. He was asked […]