What Makes Managers Successful?
I found an interesting study while conducting research for my "Smart People Dumb Mistakes" presentation. The study looked at the factors that differentiated failed managers from successful ones. The study…
Twenty Emotional Intelligence Tips from AllPM
This month I was one of the guest contributors over at ALLPM.com where the theme was emotional intelligence for project managers. I contributed the following list of daily tips for…
Right Message, Wrong Audience – CIOs are People Who Need People
I read an article on CIO.com that got me riled up. The article, Relationships: CIOs are People Who Need People, talks about how important it is for CIOs to build…
Emotional Boundaries Paper posted on www.ALLPM.com
The theme of the month over at the ALLPM.com newsletter is "Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers". I was delighted to be invited to submit an article on the topic and…
Stinking Thinking – Filling in the Blanks
Stinking Thinking - Same as cognitive disorders. Filling in the Blanks - Sent my book, didn't hear anything.
Working with Difficult People #02
As the second installment of working with difficult people, I'd like to examine some of the profiles of difficult people from Stanley Bing's very entertaining book Crazy Bosses. True to…
Working With Difficult People #01
One of the biggest workplace challenges for many of us is our relationships with others. When I ask my workshop participants what are their biggest emotional intelligence challenges, most responses…
My Interview with Peter Morris, The Business Shrink
Last month I was interviewed by Peter Morris, The Business Shrink, host of a Chicago-based syndicated radio program. We talked about the release of my book for project managers and…
Top EQ Issues Facing Project Managers Today
It is interesting to learn about emotional intelligence from others. In the process of conducting emotional intelligence workshops for PMs over the last 5 months, I have found that I…
New Technology May Help Prevent Relational Breakdowns
An article on CNET describes technology invented by Nissan to keep drunk drivers from being able to start and drive their cars, thereby keeping them off the road. It got…