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The case for being uncomfortable
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou get comfortable with your comfortable furniture, comfortable house, comfortable job, comfort food. Comfort zone. Why all the emphasis on comfort? When you're comfortable, you don't have to exert yourself physically or mentally. There are few decisions to be made; there's a familiar routine that demands little of you. There is security in the rote. Or is there? What some perceive as security can be an illusion.
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3 simple ways to diversify your recruiting
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRealizing the importance and value of having a diverse team is not difficult. Instead, the challenge for many firms is where to start. For organizations with no HR or no history of doing anything other than posting on LinkedIn or seeking referrals, it can seem like a daunting task. In other cases, it is a mindset riddle: how do you ask a nondiverse team to implement diversity? To avoid analysis paralysis, here are three simple ways to begin to diversify your recruiting.
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3 ways conferences can accelerate your career
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt’s conference season! Think again if you think the best things about conferences are the goody bag and '80s flashback night. Conferences can be an incredible opportunity to accelerate our careers. Here’s how. For example, while not exactly a relaxing vacation, conferences are paid time away from work. Time away from work provides a break from our routines. This simple but significant change is a great first step to refreshing our perspective.
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4 quick tips to using webcam technology to increase your influence
Stacey Hanke Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere is power in making a genuine connection with others. When coming face-to-face with those we work with, lead or service, we create a stronger bond and deeper connection. If you’ve ever gotten to know a client or co-worker over the phone, only then to later meet them face-to-face, you will understand. The relationship heightens and becomes more personal. Technology has gifted us with webcams. Now, with the simple push of a button, we can get face-to-face with others, no matter where they are in the world, and deepen our relationship in a way not possible before.
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How to alienate the board at your first meeting
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementWant to make a bad impression as the newest member of the board of directors? Learn from these mistakes. For example, miss the first two meetings. Then, when you do show up, tell them you read that the bylaws permits two "unexcused absences" so you thought you'd take them at the start of your term. Also, arrive 45 minutes after the meeting starts and ask the chairman, "Would you mind recapping what I missed so I can get up to speed?"
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Deloitte survey recommends focusing on extended enterprise risk
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to a new Deloitte survey, 90% of respondents rely on third parties for some part of their business, and 70% have a moderate to high level of dependency on external entities that might include third, fourth or fifth parties. However, it appears that companies aren't holding these external entities to the same standards: almost half of respondents said their organization had an external entity risk incident within the past three years. What are some of these extended enterprise risks, and how can they be mitigated?
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3 ways to avoid new leadership failures
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementRecently, three distraught managers from three different organizations called to ask my advice with the same issue. New senior leaders were brought into each of these organizations with devastating consequences. They may have been hired for the great results they got in their old organizations, but they were all on track to lose their best people in their new organizations. Does this sound familiar? Have you experienced this in your organization as an employee or as the new leader?
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6 tips to get through your midday slump
Eudene Harry, MD Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have all felt it. After lunchtime, you're lethargic, tired, and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But fear not! Your day will no longer be ruined by the afternoon lull. Here are some quick tips to avoid the midday slump and end your day rejuvenated.
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When to work with a coach or a mentor
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI'm all for doing things yourself when you can. However, there are certainly times when bringing in an outside resource is well worth the investment. Some of the most vital times to consider working with a coach or mentor include when you are preparing yourself for a promotion, when you need to adjust quickly to a new circumstance, or when you have employees you find challenging to manage. After you've determined having a coach or a mentor would be beneficial to you, the next question is: How does one determine which coach or mentor is right for them?
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Career advice from 8 successful women
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWomen's History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of women. However, it's also an opportunity to inspire and educate other women. So, we asked eight very successful women in various occupations and industries to share their tips and advice with fellow women.
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