In Losing It , he draws on his experiences primarily at GE to highlight the behaviors that are career killers. You need to ask yourself every day of your career, ‘Am I up to speed? The ultimate sustainable advantage in your career is the ability to learn. Without real diligence, the organization slides into a mindset of slack. MORE >>

This is because strong leadership is a competitive advantage in today’s global environment of uncertainty, complexity and swift change. As a result, leadership development and succession planning are more critical than ever. Create a Leadership Development Vision and Mission. Know what Great leadership Looks Like. MORE >>

I’ve been fortunate enough in my 30 year career to have been asked that question too, and after a good bit of reflection, I can break it down to 10 essential steps: Declare Your Intention to Lead  (and why)-  Before you can even start the journey, you have to WANT to do it.   LeadershipPeriod.  Take the time to do this alignment.  MORE >>

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization either more profitable or more effective. Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. MORE >>

My fellow introverts, if you take this pledge and live this pledge in 2013 I promise you by the end of the year your career will have expanded in ways you cannot imagine! The Introvert’s 2013 Business and Leadership Success Pledge: 1. The Introvert’s Guide to Success in Business and Leadership. ” 4. Thank you! MORE >>