After another long night of working on my upcoming product release, I'm daunted by of all the upcoming tasks. Something I've learned in the past and even more so now, play to your strengths. As for your weaknesses, find someone else to do it. … [Read more...]
Shake a Dead Fish
March 24, 2011 By | 2 Comments
No one likes to shake someones hand and get a dead fish, so why do we have so many conversations with corpses? At some recent networking events, I have met too many people who have been (1) giving me a dead fish of a handshake and (2) responding to my questions in some canned manner. Let's get over the first point quickly; learn to give a nice firm but not overbearing handshake. Plus there are so many resources to learn these days. Want some advice, watch one of these many videos and then go out and shake a person's hand for practice! Now onto the thing that really bothers me! I'm … [Read more...]
Business Travel
March 19, 2011 By | Leave a Comment
Just got back from a business trip in which I was supporting the SIFE St. Lawrence College team at the ACE Central Regional Exposition. The team did an amazing job and brought home three awards (a first, second and third). One thing I noticed on the trip was the significant variances of how people packed for their trip. The trip was essentially two days out and return on this morning. The event required two outfits of professional attire (suit and tie) and one fancy dinner party outfit. This morning when we got up to leave, it took me only a few minutes for me to be ready to … [Read more...]
Good Communication and Great Leadership
February 21, 2011 By | Leave a Comment
As a leader I find it difficult to follow at times, especially if I don't believe in the person whom is leading. To believe in a leader, that person must have a clear vision and be able to communicate that vision to everyone. A clearly articulated message to the staff allows for precise execution and empowerment - which can manifest itself into motivation. The classic example of this is when one person is blind folded and the other is their eyes and ears. It's obvious that there is a need for good communication in this situation, but also a sense of calmness and clarity is required in the … [Read more...]
