Imagination
January 2, 2008
Welcome back to work. The holidays are behind and a new year begins whether we are prepared or not. Our next Leadership class in Fort Lauderdale kicks off January 9. We still have a small number of openings for the class. If you have a manager that... Read more...
Mismanagement Impacts Morale at San Francisco Zoo
January 2, 2008
A koala is kidnapped. Sheep are molested by a human intruder. An elephant does a headstand on a technician, breaking her pelvis. A tiger ravages its keeper’s arm. A year later, on Christmas Day, the same feline escapes, kills and gets killed. No,... Read more...
Tips to Get Back to Work
January 2, 2008
It’s back to work tomorrow for many people after a considerable break from work. Like any vacation, it can be a rough mental transition to return to work. Turning the brain away from fun activities to meetings and conference calls is challenging,... Read more...
Biggest Loser Highlights Health Care Coverage Decision
January 2, 2008
In the season premiere of The Biggest Loser: Couples, the contestants talked about why they were losing weight and what their goals for the weight loss are. For many, it was to be healthier, live longer and set a better example for their kids. But one... Read more...
Coming Attractions for 2008
January 2, 2008
What's on tap from Action Plan Marketing this coming year? I've taken a long and relaxing Holiday vacation and am ready to launch several exciting marketing projects and programs. Perhaps this will also inspire you to create big plans for your New... Read more...
Management Improvement Carnival #26
January 1, 2008
Please submit your favorite management posts to the carnival. Read the previous management carnivals. Lean and waiting by Aza Badurdeen - “Carefully mapping and identifying the value stream will make it possible to identify wastes in the office... Read more...
StrategyDriven Podcast Episode 4 - Prioritize the Mission, part 2 of 2
January 1, 2008
StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve better results. These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag... Read more...
Leadership Books: January 2008
January 1, 2008
Here's a look of some of the best leadership books to be released in January. Bounce! Failure, Resiliency, and Confidence to Achieve Your Next Great Success by Barry J. Moltz Ultimate Leadership: Winning Execution Strategies for Your Situation... Read more...
Have A Healthier Workplace This New Year
January 1, 2008
We’re hours away from 2008. Chances are your employees have been making resolutions for a better new year . . . and chances are that at least some of them are looking to be healthier in 2008 with better diet and exercise. Why not take the opportunity... Read more...
Making the Most of Performance Review
January 1, 2008
Prior to this year, I had never had a performance review. Ever. The closest I’d ever come was when I was in college and the store manager for the retail establishment I worked for called me into his office and told me I was getting a dollar raise... Read more...
