September 05, 2012
Many of us pride ourselves on our ability to tell it like it is, but fragile egos and fear of litigation make engaging in "straight talk" a challenge. Managers often find it difficult to be candid without crossing the line, and words, phrases, and attitudes that might have been fine…
June 14, 2012
Barbara Corcoran may sit on the panel of ABC’s hit business-themed reality show Shark Tank, but don’t expect to find her snapping her jaws or circling her prey. “I’m anything but a shark,” insists the real estate mogul, business consultant, author, and speaker. “An investor? Definitely. A partner of small…
May 24, 2012
If you have an outstanding manager, consider yourself lucky. Most managers are good, but very few are outstanding. An outstanding manager is someone with a truly incredible base of technical knowledge in his or her field—someone who is capable of consistently getting the best out of his or her team.…
May 11, 2012
Powerful moms make for powerful daughters. In a time when women were discouraged from entering math- and science-related fields, Mary Lou DeHaas (left) had the gumption to blaze her own trail. In honor of Mother's Day, Deborah DeHaas (of Deloitte LLP) reflects on what her mother's influence has meant for…
March 07, 2012
Sam, a regional operations manager is feeling the stress and pressure of his new responsbilities. He had plenty on his plate before his boss gave him even more to do but he wasn't exactly given the option to say no. Now, only two months into his new work load, he…
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