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Consciousness and Unconsciousness

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:45:39 PST

In the five years or so that I have been sending you the “food for thought” readings, I have never even remotely touched on “things political.” This week, that changes as I reflect on an event at the recent G8 summit meeting in Japan. The event was a six-course lunch followed by an eight-course dinner where the agenda was — hang on to your hat, and take a deep breath — famine and the global food crisis...

You Can't Teach Attitude

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:35:14 PST

We all hold attitudes. These attitudes shape how we approach every situation we encounter, and in large part shape our responses towards those situations, and therefore shape our lives.

Living With Opposites

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:30:11 PST

One of the qualities of a "mature individual" (not chronologically mature, but emotionally, psychologically and spiritually) is the ability to hold in consciousness, and reflect upon, polarities at the same time, e.g., "light and dark" together. Many refer to this state as enlightening � being in a state where one does not have to, or choose to, opt for one over the other and can entertain both polarities at the same time, without judgment, and with curiosity.

How to Lead Change Successfully

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:47:25 PST

Almost every manager I know struggles at some point with managing change. This can be for many reasons, but foremost among them is the degree to which people 'buy in' to the proposed changes. So why do some people resist change, while others thrive on it?

Some key answers I believe can be found stemming from the grounbreaking work of Prof. Albert Bandura, of Stanford University, who is renowned for his work on Social Cognitive Theory and in particular what he has to say about the power of Self-Efficacy Beliefs.

Courage: The Story of Jim MacLaren (video)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:58:13 PST

Jim MacLAren is an inspiration to all of us. His courage to battle on and achieve happiness despite some life threatening setbacks marks him as a courageous leader.

What's the Hardest Part of Being a Manager? (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:22:50 PST

In a Sidewalk Stories feature, BNET hears advice from managers on best practices for dealing with employee relations and coping with workplace challenges.

Describe Your Worst Manager...(video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:19:27 PST

In a Sidewalk Stories feature, BNET asks workers to discuss their biggest gripes with their managers in the workplace.

Managing Overachievers (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:03:15 PST

Having an overachiever on your team may feel like a blessing � they work twice as hard as others, are very goal oriented, and highly organized. But overachievers can often be near impossible to manage - ultimately eroding organizational performance and undermining team morale. Executive Coach and Consultant, Caty Everett, explains how to spot an overachiever and how to better manage them.

Collaboration: Tools & Technologies (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:58:29 PST

Technology can play a crucial role in collaborative efforts and has proven to increase productivity. A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harris Interactive, uncovered some surprising facts about the use of technology in the workplace. Stephen Howard-Sarin, Vice President of CNET�s business sites, joins us to explain.

Collaboration: Interpersonal Team Dynamics (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:55:17 PST

No matter how good your project or the technology you have to work with, if your team doesn�t mesh � your project's in trouble. BNET and Harris Interactive recently conducted a research study on collaboration which revealed some illuminating facts about interpersonal team dynamics. Stephen Howard-Sarin, Vice President of CNET�s business sites, explains.

Visionary Leadership (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:48:29 PST

Chris Howard Companies CEO Chris Howard shares his definition of leadership and the common characteristics of successful leaders.

'Blink' author: How to make better business decisions (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:42:48 PST

At RSA 2008 in San Francisco, the author of The Tipping Point and Blink tells security professionals that too much information can impair judgement. As an example, he said emergency room doctors are much better at diagnosing chest pain accurately when they have only four data points (chest pain, instability, fluid in the lungs, and an electrocardiogram) instead of when they take into account factors such as patient age and whether the patient smokes.

How to Become an Intrapreneur (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:33:11 PST

Intrapra-who? Put simply, an intrapreneur acts as an entrepreneur within a company; using the organization�s resources to create and maintain new projects, ventures, or departments. Executive consultant, Carolyn Davis, defines the characteristics of an intrapreneur and suggests ways for companies to create an intrapreneurial culture.

Nurturing New Ideas (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:23:05 PST

According to recent research, companies that foster innovation grow 5.8 percent faster. As a manager and leader, it's your job to nurture that creativity and welcome new ideas, no matter where they come from. It's not only critical for the growth of your company but for the satisfaction of your employees, as well.

View this BNET video to find out the approaches that might send those great ideas out the door and to your competitor, and the right way to create an environment where new ideas are welcomed, and more importantly, put into action.

Present Like Steve Jobs (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:06:09 PST

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is well known for his electrifying presentations. Communications coach Carmine Gallo discusses the various techniques Jobs uses to captivate and inspire his audience � techniques that can easily be applied to your next presentation.

Managing Millennials (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:41:32 PST

They�re smart, tech savvy, confident, and coming to a cubicle near you! Born between 1980 and 2000, Millennials are entering the workforce in the millions � 76 million to be exact! If you�re a veteran, a baby boomer, or a Gen X manager, you�ll need to know a thing or two about managing this talented and brash bunch.

The 4-Hour Workweek (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:22:08 PST

The book "The 4-Hour Workweek" says you can work a lot less and enjoy life more. Author Timothy Ferriss explains how to escape the 9-to-5 grind and work just four hours a week.

Collaboration: Characteristics of Successful Teams (video)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:13:47 PST

The success of any business collaboration effort depends on three factors: the people, the technology, and the process. For a collaborative project to be successful, these three factors need to work together easily.

A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harris Interactive, shows why some teams are more successful than others. Stephen Howard-Sarin, Vice President of CNET�s business sites, shares the findings.

Why Your Employees Won't Support Change...and What You Can Do About It

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:32:13 PST

You have a lofty vision that gets you out of bed each morning. You've announced it to the world. There are some early adopters. Things are looking promising until you hit the wall of resistance from what appears to be a critical mass of employees. Why aren't they as excited about the change as you and the early adopters are? The answer may lie in the power of beliefs...

How "reference anxiety" can cripple you at work

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:37:19 PST

Many folks are "making a living" yet lack a sense of significance: a "meaning" in what they do. Rather than exploring the nature of their dissatisfaction by going "inside" and looking at the real reasons for their frustration with work, they prefer to find fault with externals: the education and training programs, the health and pension programs (albeit, today often quite justifiable), management, and environmental conditions, etc.

They are driving themselves to their own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical poorhouse in new automobiles, eating at smart restaurants, watching plasma TVs, all the while bemoaning the reality of increased stress, overwork, overwhelm, and an environment polluted by industry. They allow themselves to be devoured by the corporation and spend relentless amounts of energy and time (a lifetime, for many) scratching and clawing their way up the corporate ladder to achieve corporate success; to be "somebody."