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Feb 25

Carolann Jacobs on February 25th, 2010

Guys,
Here’s an exceptional article about communication, collaboration and the importance of setting the right tone: http://gmj.gallup.com/content/125291/Collaborating-Means-Communicating.aspx
Enjoy!
Be Your Best You Today,
Carolann

Creating an Inspired Workplace: Putting Everyone on the In-Team

Feb 2

Carolann Jacobs on February 2nd, 2010

Ever had that experience in which you brought up a really good idea and the group or leader ignored it, only to have someone else bring up that exact same idea and the group met it with excitement?
Turns out, new research has shown that the brain hears things differently based on whether the person saying [...]

Managewhich Tip: Process-Focus Ain’t a Bad Thing

Jan 19

Carolann Jacobs on January 19th, 2010

We hear a lot about being results-focused and results-driven. Results are important, and somewhere along the way, we’ve lost sight of the importance of the journey.
Case and point. In 1959, Cuba had an illiteracy rate of 23%. Post Castro revolution, in 1961, it was reduced to 4%. Let’s just say, this wasn’t the kindest of [...]

So How are Those Resolutions Going?

Jan 14

Carolann Jacobs on January 14th, 2010

So, we’re about halfway through January, and even though I suggested that resolutions are a waste of time, I bet some of you made them anyway. How’s it going?
For those of you who are on track, congratulations!
For those of you who’ve already broken down, how about trying something different this year.
My fabulous mentor coach, Ken Abrams, reminded [...]

Manage Which? Up or Down (Part 3)

Oct 22

Carolann Jacobs on October 22nd, 2009

In the saga of Breeze and Hoover, so far Breeze has been able to minimize the number of times her team is derailed by Hoover’s ad hoc requests. We set up three circumstances for which she’ll will accept the mission.
First, she has to fully understand how the ad hoc report or spreadsheet will be used. [...]

Managewich Tip: Negativity Doesn’t Work, So Quit Getting Sucked In

Oct 6

Carolann Jacobs on October 6th, 2009

I had a great weekend. As most of you know, Grow Your Business Grow Your Life LIVE! was in Dallas this past Friday and Saturday, and I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the behind the scenes planning and execution. I say blessed because I got to spend time with bright, [...]

Today, I am Puzzled.

Sep 23

Carolann Jacobs on September 23rd, 2009

Today, I’m puzzled.
As I am out and about at various networking events here in the DFW metroplex, I meet a lot of struggling solopreneurs. It seems like many businesses just aren’t doing as well as they were a year or two years ago. Something about the economy? Anyway, the usual topic of conversation when [...]

Tips For the Managewich: Don’t Kick the Dog

Sep 1

Carolann Jacobs on September 1st, 2009

Ever had that experience where your manager got reamed by a customer, peer or her manager and then turned around and took it out on you? It gets the expression “kicking the dog” because it’s basically taking out frustration on the defenseless.
Those of us who aren’t that resilient have known for a while that [...]

Solving the Middle Manager’s Constant Dilemma: More To Do’s Than Time

Jun 23

Carolann Jacobs on June 23rd, 2009

Ugh, it’s been longer than I wanted it to be since my last post.
Notice that?
I’m beating myself up over something that didn’t get done.
Not very helpful, is it? True statement, but not helpful.
It also trains the brain to focus on what’s not happening. We tend to get more of what we focus on. If you [...]

Stuck in the Middle? Unleash Your Inner Cool Cucumber

Jun 15

Carolann Jacobs on June 15th, 2009

Last post, we investigated our perceptions about truth-telling and perceived leadership maturity. Today, we’re examining the role of emotion and maturity.
Why’s this important? One of the many challenges for middle managers who are trying to move up or keep off the firing line is to be pereceived as someone who’s a “must” for the future [...]

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