Project Management Articles from Leading on the Edge™

March 2008 Newsletter

 

Motivating Employees -

Some employees are true self-starters and seem to motivate themselves to excel.  But even with your highest flyers, there could be times where he or she hits a funk and needs some positive motivation.  Look to these tips to help you through the trial...
http://www.project-management-articles.com/blogs/PLNK2H0FGIYDS1OH3.htm

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Practical Interview Etiquette -

OK, very few of us like the interviewing process.  Unfortunately, you've got to face the music once in a while.  Keep these few nuggets in mind when you're going on your next interview or if you want to advise a colleague...
http://www.project-management-articles.com/blogs/PLNK29AYKBBJ8UQ8V.htm

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Ten Tips to Boost Your Facilitation Skills -

If you are feeling stressed and tired you haven't achieved the primary intent of work/life balance, which is to reduce stress.  All you have done is balanced the degree of stress you have in your work life with the stress you have in your non-work life.  But at least the stress is balanced...
http://www.project-management-articles.com/Articles/Facilitation.htm

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Freud and The Small Business Owner -

Are you an ID, EGO, or SUPER-EGO Entrepreneur?  This Small Business Made Simple Short introduces the Small Business Made Simple series and focuses on four crucial aspects of small business management: starting a small business, growing a small business, handling small business challenges, and exiting a small business. Each Small Business Made Simple series Short is written by authors who know what they're talking about because they've lived the success and pain of running a small business. You'll get practical, straightforward advice that has been time-tested by those who've been through it.
http://www.smallbizmadesimple.com

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Of Mice and Motivation -

Some would say they are motivated by financial reward, others may say they are motivated by fame or notoriety, while some may say they are motivated by praise.  These are all very valid motivation drivers and can contribute to someone's overall happiness in their personal, professional, or spiritual journey.  There's another motivator, though, which is at least as important...
http://www.project-management-articles.com/Blogs/PLNK1OUC4QR1Y0X9I.htm

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Be a better process leader -

The Leadership Made Simple series on Amazon.com...Get them at
http://www.project-management-books.com/leadershipmadesimple/index.htm