Monthly Archives: May 2011

Caution: Technology Impairs Business Success

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mimibacilek

Today I opened “The Conversation” blog from Harvard Business Review and discovered this article. http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/05/the_conversation_is_over_long.html The author observes the reality of techno world. People everywhere are texting vs talking. Kids sit across from each other in a restaurant texting others, … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Focusing on Image vs Impact

Posted on May 18, 2011 by mimibacilek

How often do messages like these run through your head or enter into a conversation you are having with colleague? “I can’t _____! What would they think if I …?” “If I just _____ then everyone will know that I … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Leading Success in the Tough Times

Posted on May 18, 2011 by mimibacilek

Change is assaulting leaders from all directions. The environment is uncertain, budgets slashed, customers skittish, positions in jeopardy.  The good news: your competitors are circling the wagons and slashing their way to greatness. The better news: you can ready your … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Danger + Opportunity

Posted on May 18, 2011 by mimibacilek

Do you hate conflict? Do you want to avoid it? All you have to do is put your head in the sand. But beware. That posture exposes your backside to the world!  The Chinese symbol for conflict describes opportunity and … Continue reading →

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Three Secrets for Leading Successful Teams

Posted on May 18, 2011 by mimibacilek

Skills necessary for leading teams and leading individuals are quite similar, but when with teams, successful team leaders apply them differently. Three core skills drive team leader success. First, leaders intentionally create a collective, shared understanding of the mission and … Continue reading →

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Success Begins With What You Think About

Posted on May 12, 2011 by mimibacilek

Dale Carnegie said: “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” Our thinking doesn’t bring something into being. … Continue reading →

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Succession Planning

Posted on May 4, 2011 by mimibacilek

Robust succession plans are essential to the success of a business. Whether the leader’s exit is planned or results from a crisis, it always impacts productivity and therefore profitability. Entrepreneur-owned and family-owned business leaders are no exception; in fact they … Continue reading →

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