Cookie Tuminello

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” ~ Author Unknown

Being a terrific leader takes commitment, confidence, and clarity. It doesn’t …

by Laurie Wilhelm
This is a very short clip from the new film Anything But Ordinary. In this clip, actor Richard Hatch discusses the commitment he made to get his Battlestar Galactica project off the ground.
It’s …

by Laurie Wilhelm
When you’re leading a meeting, it’s up to you to ensure the conversation stays on track, the time allotment for discussion is followed, and that everyone gets a voice. Here are a few …

by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills is an ongoing process for many managers. Skills that include influencing colleagues are useful in a variety of situations and environments. Here are five techniques in influencing people:
Good managers know …

by Laurie Wilhelm
There’s a lot of information online on how to motivate staff and get work done effectively and efficiently. However, there’s little information on demotivators at work. Give these demotivators in the workplace a …

by Cookie Tuminello
Improving communication at work requires thought and preparation. This is especially important if you’re presenting an idea to a difficult boss and you need to brush up on your explanation skills. Improve your …

by Laurie Wilhelm
Nobody likes a complainer.
Complaints aren’t just negative comments. They’re unhelpful opinions and judgements that serve no constructive purpose because they focused on weaknesses, faults, and flaws. They provide no direction to finding …

by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills require working on your team communication skills because these are key to ensuring the success of the group. Learn how to effectively lead a group using the points Duncan Brodie …

by Laurie Wilhelm
On one hand, we know that gossip and gossiping isn’t OK. On the other, we often like to hear the “dirt” on someone. Not only that, but it’s hard to cut off gossip …

by Tom Northup
Workplace attitudes can make or break your career. When you do a great job and have a great attitude, you can expect great opportunities. When you do a great job and have a …