Business Communications
Audiences Going for the Goal
In the past few days, I have spoken to over 300 women in two different audiences. They were both annual Women’s Conferences in two parts of the country: Palm Springs and Chicago. Yes, the weather is quite different, but the women are not. I did the “Necessary Roughness” speech, tailoring the material in my book…
Read MoreHow Men and Women Communicate – See Mimi In Action!
See one of Mimi’s many hilarious Moments about how men and women communicate!
Read MoreRaise Your Personal Debt Ceiling? No Way!
Since the NFL CBA is not done yet, I feel like I’m in a state of suspended animation. In fact, that’s how a lot of us feel about our businesses in this economy. Our profits are getting better – not as good as the good ol’ days, but better than the last two years. Many…
Read MoreFootball and Business: Do You Need A Rookie Symposium?
Finding connections in football and business really is so easy! Today marks day 112 of the NFL lockout. Yet, the Rookie Symposium happened last week. Respected coaches and experienced veteran players gave the rookie players valuable MENTORING: advice, inspiration, warnings, hope—all useful information to mentor the new guys, which, as I write in my book,…
Read MoreLeadership Icons: Mother Theresa and – Lady Gaga?
When it comes to leadership icons, most people would not put Mother Theresa and Lady Gaga in the same category. But there was a great article in my new favorite magazine, The Economist, by Schumpeter, which quotes two recent publications that point out the similarities between these two women. Aside from the name changes (and…
Read MoreNegotiating Tips – Ladies, Take A Hint From The Men And Don't Settle
Here are some great negotiating tips: Ladies, take a lesson from the NFL. Don’t settle for what you don’t want. Day 86 of the NFL lockout, and no sign of settlement. Guys are hanging out, practicing unofficially, or seeking attention doing crazy things. But the suspense continues. Are men better than women at not giving…
Read MoreStress and Time Management – Don't Change The Rules!!!
Stress and time management often go hand in hand. In this global workplace, we’re supposed to embrace diversity. My audiences of leaders say there’s more stress at HOME –some of you go to work to RELAX! It’s not just the gender thing. How people feel about time can cause stress! Some of us are more…
Read MoreHow To Manage People: Four Steps To Doing It Right
So many people ask me how to manage people, how to motivate them, and how to do it effectively! Managing means getting results through people. We do this in many different settings from workplace to household. If you are alive, you have already been a manager. You’ve managed delivery people, repair people, pets, children, in-laws,…
Read More5 Tips For Dealing With Difficult People
Dealing with difficult people is not just about how to handle them – it’s also about how to handle yourself. In these days of intense competition, nothing is more stressful than dealing with difficult people–internal (the people you manage and who manage you) and external (the people who buy your goods and services). You need…
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