Here are some thoughts about how to push back on your boss when that happens: Ask, "What's your goal?" "   Do your best to understand the goal or motivation behind the boss's request.  mixed bag of coverage at best.   Offer alternatives. Keep it short.  Know when to fold 'em. MORE >>

  While it takes its inspiration from the Global Positioning System, GPS in this case stands for Goals Planning System. Over the past 10 years, hundreds of my executive coaching clients have used the Life GPS® to help them reach their goals in their lives at home, work and in the community. Your comment has not yet been posted. MORE >>

All of the good leaders Ive interviewed and worked with over the years consistently say that one of their goals is to create an operating environment in which people feel safe to speak the truth and share what is actually going on. Thats Not Leadership. Heres the passage from the article that really hit home with me. Posted by: Mike Henry Sr. MORE >>

  The goal is to get through that period as quickly as possible so you can confidently do what you’re expected to do.   Your goal should be to form some outside-in impressions.    The group had flown in from around the world and the topic was how to lead at the next level.  What about you?  MORE >>

Can you think of better ways to get clear about your life’s goals than to write them down in a list?   The event was the book club of the local ASTD chapter and he was there to talk about his book,  The Business of Happiness. Readers in the Washington, DC area probably know the name, Ted Leonsis.   Here are some examples.  MORE >>