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Jennifer Selby Long - ArticlesJennifer Selby Long, www.selbygroup.com, provides executive coaching and organizational development services. Jennifer's knack is helping clients navigate the challenges triggered by change and growth, taking into account the human factor.
The Biggest Mistake Flexible People Make When Internal Competition is ToughDo you pride yourself on how well you "stay flexible" or "adapt to whatever the company needs." Sometimes that's advantageous, but the biggest mistake flexible people make when internal competition is tough is to adopt the strategy of staying so flexible that no decision-maker really knows what you want. How to Excel at the Ultimate Oxymoron: a Recession-era Corporate Holiday PartyFor those of you having a corporate holiday party, here are some timely tips for leaders the organization. Five Signs You're in Poor Standing With Your BossWith the economy so tight, people are nervous about their jobs. Are you picking upo n the right signals? Here are some clues that you might want to look for. Develop Trust by Speaking Up During Uncertain TimesAre you being a silent leader? Many times, during troubled times, executives feel they have to go it alone to address the challenges of the business when they should actually open their mouth and let the words come out, over and over and over again. Those leaders that speak up clearly and frequently gain trust and loyalty. Five Simple Ways to be a Hit at the Company Holiday PartyIt's corporate holiday party season. Are you prepared? Here are some tips that will help you ensure that you're remembered for all the right reasons. Do You Want to Calm Your Fears?We've been on an economic ride lately. There are a lot of things to worry about. Several years ago, a Chinese leader told me that 'change' is not an individual word, but a composition of two words: Wei and Gi. Wei means danger and Gi means opportunity. Danger and opportunity are intertwined, and how we deal with the danger defines how we will see and benefit from the opportunity. The One Thing That Separates Successful Change Leaders From the Rest of the PackWhen defining vision in order to transform your business, you and your team can't do it on your own. You need everyone. The one thing that separates successful change leaders from the rest of the pack is that they get it, and they act on that understanding by providing all eight of the change essentials I recommend. How to Create Shared Values so You Can Make Your Customers and Employees HappierThe message in this article is so important in this era of cynicism that everyone needs to see it. The scenario is this: you've been tapped to lead the Our Corporate Values project. How bogus. You dread it. Nothing holds less appeal for the typical leader than being assigned a vague internal project. Are You Worried About Motivating Top Employees During a Down Economy?Here are some tips to keep in mind with your current staff that are not costly to implement but they're important for every leader and business owner to do. You should actually be doing them on an ongoing basis, but especially right now. Are You Worried About Throwing Away Money on Executive Coaching?We have found that the value of executive coaching is exponentially increased when sponsored by the employer, aligned with the employer's goals, and involving the employer at key points in the leader's growth. For employers, executive coaching is a savvy investment.
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