Ending a “Dads” Stereotype
by Ravenspen Stereotypes abound. They’re a convenient way for me to pigeon-hole people when I don’t want to take the time to put myself in their shoes. Stereotyping makes me feel smug, superior and part of the “in” group. We (I) often express stereotypes in jokes, as if that excuses them. The problem with stereotyping is that we (I) can slip, without noticing it, into believing our own stereotypes, enforcing...
Drowning in the Details
While leading a seminar on managing managers in lower Manhattan on Tuesday, I was struck by a theme that shows up frequently in my work: How easy it is to lose sight of the big picture. Let’s face it, no one shows up to work and thinks, I’m just going to go ahead and get […]
Job Search Lessons From Super Bowl 46
by Jeff Altman Another fabulous game to watch and although I am a Giants fan, there are things I noticed about each team and how they played and prepared that I believe are extremely valuable when applied to job hunting. 1. The value of a system Each team operates within a system with nothing left to chance. The Giants loss key players during the offseason and were able to draft, sign prepare replacements that proved valuable. Travis...
The HELP Factor
by Steve Harper I’m on a deadline with my script for Covert Affairs. First draft is due this Friday, so I’m taking a few minutes out of my writing time to create this article. Getting help is essential in my process. Even with this script, (especially with this script?) I’m loathe to go it alone. I’ve reached out for help at almost every step of the process. Research? I’ve asked several friends, read books, found videos, talked to...
The Ripple Effect
by Ravenspen Men in the ManKind Project may sometimes be tempted to think that our work, words and impact do not extend beyond our own small circles of New Warrior Brothers. But like the proverbial stone dropped into a pond, the ripple effect of our ability to shine the light of common sense reality on ourselves and our situations spreads far beyond our own expectation. Men whom we have facilitated and mentored have themselves, in...
Delight Should Be…Well, Delightful
In a recent NY Times article, reporter Steve Lohr shares the lessons learned by those who worked closely with Steve Jobs. The first lesson: Do Whatever It Takes to Delight Customers What company doesn’t promise “Customer Satisfaction”? Everyone who wants to stay in business. But there’s a big gap between what’s promised and what’s delivered. […]
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