If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. As the old proverb suggests, wishes aren’t horses. You won’t get anywhere or accomplish anything by wishing for it. You have to get on your horse and ride towards your goals, not wish for them to find you. Recently, I was helping a young man with goal-setting. While […]Read more
Throughout the week, I’ve extracted leadership lessons by examining the characters of the classic TV show Gilligan’s Island. Today, I’ll conclude the series by looking at the final castaway, Ginger. Ginger: It’s often been said that if you fake it long enough, you’ll eventually make Read more
Most people like surprises—that is, when they’re gifts, good news, or spontaneous celebrations. But as we all know, surprises can take many forms, and sometimes, they’re not welcome interruptions from the status quo. Speaking personally, my husband has only been able to surprise me twice during our marriage, but Read more
In the corporate gender war, it would seem the battle lines are drawn quite clearly between men and women. After all, women keep trying to break the glass ceiling while men are fighting to stay at the top, right? Maybe. But like all wars, it’s not quite that simple. Battle lines get blurred—and eventually, enemies Read more
Leaders need to be inspirational motivators. Instead of just issuing commands and telling people what to do, they should help motivate their team to be their best and reach their fullest potential. That’s what separates a ho-hum manager or a blah boss from a WOW leader. But how do you successfully motivate your Read more
We may not like working for or with DUDs, but we certainly can LEARN from them. We learn what NOT to do and what NOT to become. Be thankful for all the experiences you have along your own leadership journey, even the most difficult ones! -Sheri StaakRead more
How many of you would like to say those two words? I mean, who hasn’t fantasized about making a dramatic, “to hell with all of you!” workplace exit? While cooler heads usually prevail, recent statistics from The Labor Department reveal a spike in the number of quits in recent months. Quits began increasing last Read more
While I may not agree with all of Don Draper’s leadership tactics, he does get a lot of it right, too! Significant doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple, but keep it WOW! –Sheri StaakRead more
Even if you’re good at what you do, you may not be perceived that way if you don’t have good manners. Forbes, Time, and the National Education Foundation all state that good manners have an impact on your long-term career path. But apparently, some people haven’t gotten the memo. While good manners may seem like Read more
In leadership, there are always tough times–it’s the natural ebb and flow of business. Surviving the rough seas and coming out even stronger is what separates the Blahs from the WOWs. –Sheri StaakRead more