Susan ShapiroFeb 20, 20202 minHaving trouble focusing on priorities?Let’s assume you have a couple of work priorities involving teams or groups of people. If you are struggling and cannot move forward on...
Susan ShapiroFeb 6, 20202 minThe power of defining what you wantManagers Problem Solve Many managers state that their conversations at work are all about problem solving. Topics range from issues with...
Susan ShapiroJan 21, 20191 minGet out and walkInhale, walk through the forest, and enjoy nature. While we used to think it was relaxing or meditative, now research supports additional...
Susan ShapiroJun 25, 20183 minRefreshing approach to the grind of problem solvingHow is design thinking different from traditional problem solving? It is a popular approach and many are using it to come up with new,...
Susan ShapiroMar 20, 20182 minProblem Talk is QuicksandI am drawn to stories of survival; and the other day when I saw a video of how to survive falling through ice, it intrigued me to keep...
Susan ShapiroFeb 27, 20182 minNavigating the powerful personSometimes powerful people surround themselves with others who won’t challenge them. If you are a direct report of that powerful person,...
Susan ShapiroDec 19, 20172 minAss/u/meCall from a neighbor- I assumed the worst and it was good news. Learned about a client who thought her poor performing employee will...
Susan ShapiroMay 2, 20173 minThe Importance of FocusA Story of Focus “Hold that plank for one minute,” my trainer said. “No problem,” I thought, because I have two hands and two feet on the...
Susan ShapiroApr 25, 20172 minInclusion and The Four Dimensions of LeadershipEver feel excluded from a key meeting or social gathering? Feels pretty bad doesn’t it? It may bring back memories of what it felt like...
Susan ShapiroJun 21, 20163 minThe Power of Being PreciseSometimes accuracy is a requirement, not an option. I was reminded about the importance of precision in business after reading a recent...
Susan ShapiroMay 17, 20163 minLeadership: The Science Behind Trusting Your GutImagine getting lost as you drive through an unfamiliar area late at night. You’re faced with a choice: head down a dark road that...
Susan ShapiroApr 19, 20163 minHow to Cope with a Boss Who Avoids ConflictWhen tortoises feel threatened, they retreat into their thick shells to safely wait out the potential crisis. But what happens when...
Susan ShapiroApr 5, 20163 minFeeling Mentally Capsized? The Flip Side of Work/Life BalanceSpoiler Alert: this is NOT one of those work/life balance articles about being consumed by our work and allowing it to invade our...
Susan ShapiroJan 26, 20163 minMissed Opportunities: What’s Clouding Your View?Sometimes good leaders can miss great opportunities. I’m not referring to the wing-it-and-hope-for-the-best managers here; I’m talking...
Susan ShapiroOct 13, 20153 minIncreasing Your Productivity by…Being Unproductive?Yes, you read that correctly. Instead of kicking into high gear to increase your personal efficiency and get more done, try doing the...
Susan ShapiroAug 5, 20153 minLeadership Wisdom from…Keith Richards?Well, sort of. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards famously said, “I look for ambiguity when I’m writing because life is ambiguous.”...
Susan ShapiroJul 21, 20154 minFeeling Weighed Down? 10 Ways to Lighten UpNo, I’m not talking weight loss here. I’m referring to that feeling of mental and emotional sluggishness we all get from time to time...
Susan ShapiroJul 3, 20153 minDelegation: The Cure for ExhaustionWhen I was in high school, I was selected to be captain of our dance line group. Beyond learning countless dance routines, that position...
Susan ShapiroJun 23, 20154 minYour Brain: The New Competitive EdgeIn this week’s blog, I interviewed Tony Pottle about the business implications of advances in neuroscience. Tony is the Chief Business...
Susan ShapiroJun 9, 20152 minThe Power of Making a Direct RequestColleagues and clients fully expect us to collaborate with them on reaching our shared business goals, and that process involves...