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How to Get Your Values Honored at Work

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Martha Carnahan | 3 Comments

Do certain things about your workplace rub you the wrong way? Do you go home at night and tell your family and friends that, if you were in charge, you would do things differently? It could be a case of mis-aligned values. If your personal values and your company’s values are at odds, it may be difficult to feel at…

Four Words that Motivate Teams – But Use Them Wisely!

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

Each person in your organization, at some level, truly wants to do a great job and be recognized for their contribution. And motivating them can be as simple as a four-word phrase, according to Tom Peters, business management guru and author of the classic book, In Search of Excellence. Take a look at what Mr. Peters has to say in…

Soft Skills More Important than Technical Skills?

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

Accountants say, yes!, according to a survey by Ajilon Finance, a leading specialty finance and accounting staffing firm, and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Two findings I thought were particularly interesting: 1. Soft skills ranked as more important than hard skills. Thirty-three percent of the accountants who responded felt that an ability to inspire and motivate is the most…

Brilliant Leaders Learn To Use Relational Presence

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

I’m a big fan of Lee Glickstein, who teaches “Relational Presence” through his work with Speaking Circles International. I’ve taken his trainings and participated in a Speaking Circles Study Group for several years. His process has removed my fear of public speaking, enhanced my ability to authentically connect with an audience, and boosted my confidence as a relational leader. Relational…