“What’s in it for me” is a core value that we all have whether we realize it or not. We do things to satisfy that craving. The reward can be either monetary or a good feeling. Even when we volunteer, we feel great warmth because we helped others. And one should. Yet, if it is […]
Tag Archives: power of knowing people
07
May
May
The “Smile” is a powerful tool that we all possess. Some people just naturally smile and I find those people bubbly and normally have a positive attitude. Even when they are upset, that smile isn’t too far away. I find it so much easier to talk to a person who smiles than to a person […]
Have you ever seen an opening at a company for leadership positions? I’ve seen openings for a supervisor, manager, director, etc. but never an opening for a leader. Even in sports, there are openings for a wide range of coaches from a position coach to the head coach. But once again, I’ve never heard of […]
I don’t know about you but I have heard too many times that our healthcare system is broken. Everyone has their own ideas and I would have to believe they aren’t too far off. Basically, if the system fails to meet our needs and expectations regarding both care and cost, then there has to be […]
Is it me, or have you ever noticed that people with a mental health condition that isn’t clearly visible to the naked eye do not receive the same attention and compassion compared to people with a clearly defined issue? I believe mental health awareness isn’t obvious to the average person unless it is crystal clear. And […]
12
Sep
Sep
To be an effective leader, I discovered that you need a basic understanding of personalities. I’m not inferring that you need to thoroughly know all the personalities types. But you should recognize the four basic types. As a leader, this will allow you to figure out the strengths and weaknesses of your team. Furthermore, I […]
Providing Direction My first experience in a newspaper teamwork setting as a full-time photo-journalist was at the White Mountain Independent in Show Low, Arizona. It didn’t feel like I was joining a team when first starting out. My duties were not well defined, and the publisher was not forthcoming with any useful guidance. Once must […]
Take a close look at highly successful people and you will notice that they have a very good network of people. Sure knowledge and experience are very important. However, the power of the network has the ability to move you along quicker. At times, knowledge and experience is secondary to the power of the network. […]