Is Consulting the Life for You?

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Joel Gendelman

Consulting is one of the greatest professions in the universe. If you handle it right, you can live in that special corner of the world that youve dreamed about, do what you enjoy most, have more free time than you can imagine, and make a good living while youre at it. ... More »

Leadership Guidelines for Turbulent Times

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Priscilla Nelson

During turbulent times, everything speeds up. The pressures of shifting emotions, processes, and demands increase as more and more is expected from everyone. You are simultaneously juggling the daily needs of the business, caring for the wounded, and helping pick up the... More »

Accelerate Your Leadership Potential

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Scott J. Allen

Intended to be a quick read for first-time managers, The Little Book of Leadership: 50 Tips to Accelerate Leader Potential in Others challenges individuals to develop a system of growth and development by changing how they manage others. The following is an excerpt from... More »

Deciphering Your Decision-Making Mindset

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Jana Kemp

About a decade ago, when I served on a local chapters ASTD board, I began to ponder the stalemate that can occur when trying to reach a decision through consensus. During one particularly drawn-out meeting, I found myself listening to human resource colleagues circling ... More »

Leader Out, Leader In

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Marilyn L. Marles

Change is hard. Change is the new reality. By now we should know how to handle it better, both in our personal and business lives. In some ways we do, but a significant change that needs more attention is the departure and replacement of an organization's leader. This c... More »