Tim has over 20 years of management experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He’s been quoted in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Fox Business News, and the HuffPost as well as profiled in the book, Magnificent Leadership.
Mark Twain once said, “If you’re looking for friends when you need them… it’s too late.” The lesson is clear. Relationships take effort at every stage, but meaningful connections are harder to create than maintain. Rather than watch them wilt, take time to nurture...
No one wants to be the bearer of bad news. It’s awkward and risky. Just ask the proverbial messenger. But breaking bad news is an essential part of a manager’s role. Do it correctly and you’ll provide a service to both the employee and the organization. Performance...
Confident employees are more likely to contribute ideas, offer different perspectives, and respectfully challenge leadership. These high-performance behaviors not only add value to an organization’s offerings, but they can also reduce risk, enhance quality, and...
Some people live to work. They consider their jobs to be professions and their professions to be vocations. If your occupation is truly a calling, your days are likely flush with purpose. For others, the search for meaning, even satisfaction, can be a struggle. Where...
Public speaking is a challenging endeavor. Even the experts get a few butterflies before hitting the stage. Whether you shrink from the mic or relish any opportunity to work a room, follow these six tips to avoid coming off like an amateur. Cut the Long-winded...
Managers, especially during performance review time, segment their staff into three categories: A Players: Rock star performers that they can’t live without. B Players: Steady Eddie types that are essential to the business, but who aren’t lighting the world on fire. C...
Many job seekers dread networking. The thought of reaching out, hat-in hand to a lukewarm contact list is daunting. The prospect is doubly so for introverts who often allow their professional connections to grow cold when gainfully employed. For these individuals the...
Believe it or not, some hiring managers still ask this ridiculous question. Am I interviewing elsewhere? Seriously? No. You’re the only place for me. Turn me down and I’ll grow a hearty beard and set out for a life lived off the land. Just imagine the look a job...
The only thing worse than being rejected for a job is not knowing why. Unfortunately, companies are rarely forthcoming with their selection rationale. Boilerplate feedback such as, “We were impressed with your skills and experience, but have elected to move forward...