The old adage, ‘Nice guys finish last,’ isn’t always true. If we could classify every single ‘giver’ and ‘taker,’ and study their career paths over time, we would witness that nice, compassionate people really do finish first. Here are three reasons why. ‘Givers’ tend to be more influential. As opposed to ‘takers,’ ‘givers’ in leadership roles…
Navigating the Emerging Generational Shift in Leadership
Navigating the Emerging Generational Shift in Leadership The Nuts and Bolts of Succession Planning By Bethany Berkeley, Corporate Solutions Consultant The emerging post-boomer workforce is a topic on everyone’s minds. We’ve heard the numbers and knew it was coming – the Social Security Administration now estimates an average of 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring each…
Maintain Credibility with Clients by Avoiding Three Statements
Genuine credibility is comprised of trust, experience, reputation and empathy. Attaining an optimal balance of each element requires an investment of time in each customer relationship. To avoid damaging your credibility, avoid these three phrases. “Sorry; something came up.” Dale Carnegie’s 12th Human Relationship principle, ‘If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically,’ is worth applying to maintain trust and…
Four Ways to Win a Promotion
If you think you’re ready for that big promotion, be sure to take the following four steps. Be accountable. While accountability is an intrinsic human characteristic, employee ownership can be fostered in the right environment. Dale Carnegie’s 17th Human Relations principle is, ‘Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.’ Leaders must be sure to define clear…