Dateline: August 18, 2017 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Most of our discussions on this blog have to do with activities and actions that lead to better outcomes for your organization. But today we share an article that can help you personally. Recently, CIO.com published an article titled IT Resume Makeover: Prove your Path to CIO … [Read more...]
Raising a CIO
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: March 31, 2017 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Becoming a CIO continues to be a noble goal for many technology- and business-minded executives. "Every company is an IT company today," as the saying goes, and being the leader of this area can be exciting and impactful. But becoming an effective CIO means having strong … [Read more...]
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Managing to Get More Done
January 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: January 6, 2017 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. To start out the new year, we've taken our one thought for this week from a recent Fast Company post about being more efficient and effective in 2017. The article, This 100-Year-Old To-Do List Hack Still Works Like a Charm, describes a simple process for getting the right work … [Read more...]
Break Limits By Working With Those Different Than You
May 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: May 15, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Fast Company recently published a through provoking reading titled, "Why It's Better To Work With Someone Who Is Your Polar Opposite." The main idea is that in your work setting, working with those who are very different is healthy and productivity-enhancing. Of course, you have … [Read more...]
Nurturing Your Personal Network
April 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: April 29, 2016 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Even busy people need to find time to network; building and nurturing your personal network of contact is done best when you don't need it. That way, when you need it, it's there and ready for you. Recently, Fast Company published an insightful article about the 8 Common … [Read more...]
Prioritizing The Urgent and Important
February 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: February 19, 2016 Mollifying an angry customer is urgent, building systems and promises that keep customers from getting angry is important. Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Author and Blogger extraordinaire Seth Godin recently published a blog, Deconstructing urgent vs. important, which brought home the very important reminders … [Read more...]
Upgrading your Public Face
February 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: February 5, 2016 It’s your job as a speaker to master the basics. In addition, look to add subtleties to take your speaking to the next level. Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Mastering public speaking enhances our overall reputation and can also increase our confidence and our leadership ability. Recently my friend Dr. Nick … [Read more...]
HR’s New Tool: Big Data
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: January 29, 2016 Using big data for performance evaluation allows companies to look at real-time data, rather than just annual reviews. This way, it's easier to get an idea of the larger picture of how happy and engaged employees are across the organization. Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. Increasing retention and customer … [Read more...]
The Impression You Create as a Leader
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: November 20, 2015 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. When asked about your biggest weakness, is your answer honest or designed to impress? A recent article in Harvard Business Review by HBS Professor Francesca Gino, suggests that most of us would answer in a way that she calls humblebragging. For example, the answer to the … [Read more...]
The Inspiring Leader in All of Us
November 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dateline: November 13, 2015 Welcome to our Friday WRAP – one thought-provoking idea to think about over the weekend. At KP Partners, we love leadership-oriented readings that spark new ideas. Recently we ran across an article at Harvard Business Review that made us think differently about inspiring leaders. Nick Tasler, researcher and author of Domino: The Simplest Way to Inspire Change, … [Read more...]
