I didn’t have enough time to ... Is this one of your favorite phrases? Do you hear it from your team members?  The leader establishes the culture of the organization; therefore, if the leader isn’t concerned with effective time management – no one will be concerned. There will never be enough time. This two part article is an overview of my presentation It’s About Time: Control Your Time – Control Your Life on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at ...

  How do you know if you are doing as good job as leader? If you have a boss, they will evaluate you; however, an extraordinary leader asks for feedback from their subordinates and colleagues. I once suggested to a CEO of an organization that they have the leadership team evaluated anonymously by the employees. He was horrified. “What if they are critical,” he asked? “I think you want to know that, I replied.” He did not take action. Now 360 evaluations are utilized by many organizations. A trend in one senior executive’s ...

I recently heard Katty Kay, a correspondent for BBC, speak at the Connected Women of North Carolina event. She co-authored “Womenonmics” with Clare Shipmen from ABC. The book emphasizes the power that women have in business including the power to create the work schedule you want. Here are their “Nine Rules to Negotiation.” Negotiate from a position of fact-based strength Perform well and know it Never negotiate in anger Know what you are asking for Be prepared to reassure your boss, on every level Remember, you are dealing with a jittery child. There will be worries ...