by Mark Oakley | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
You can learn a lot from Stanley Tucci. I have enjoyed watching the actor’s entertaining cocktail videos on YouTube. But what triggered my brain is the Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy video series on CNN. Sure, Tucci is amusing, and his wry wit captivates any...
by Mark Oakley | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Understanding various forms of communication—how you communicate, how others speak to you, and how each side interprets what’s being said—is critical to effective leadership. To be a great leader, you need to be a great communicator. Consider food as an analogy. Are...
by Mark Oakley | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are your best practices for managing up? It all begins with the relationship between you and your Manager. Think about your definition of a great boss. What can you do to create the kind of relationship you envision? Here’s a familiar scenario: John is excited...
by Mark Oakley | Jul 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a recent interview, a journalist asked me, “What is your superpower?” Answer: I didn’t have an answer, at least not yet! After taking some time to self-reflect, I realized I have a superpower. I just needed to know where to look. Everyone has a superpower...
by Mark Oakley | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dogs have given us a world in which to play and get creative. And through all the training and late night barking, have given us a lot of laughs along the way. Under all of their expressions are true friends who share our need to be appreciated. So how can you take...
by Mark Oakley | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Leadership is a complex phenomenon. It takes on many shapes and definitions. There are also many practitioners. One well-known business strategist, Peter Drucker touched on a very critical facet of leadership: we often spend a lot of time training leaders in the...
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