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Relaxing More + Taking Frequent Breaks = More Accomplishments

Consider taking NASA's advice: Relax. Take breaks...and look forward to getting more done daily, during organizational change and even over the holiday season. 

Steve Jobs: 'Find What You Love. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.' Reflections on life, career and mortality

I often have re-read or re-viewed this 2005 Stanford University commencement address by Steve Jobs for inspiration - and refer others to it for the same reason. Thank you...

Respond Please: Tips for Saving on Business Travel Expenses

Question: After taking an international business trip, your company's chief operating officer (COO) asks you for tips you can share to reduce business travel expenses (e.g., if possible, take the hotel shuttle to the office instead of a taxi, eat breakfast for free in the concierge floor lounge v. in the restaurant).

Ideas? Thank you for your suggestions. I am helping a client COO gather these tips to communicate across the company worldwide.

Change Management v. Change Leadership: What's the Difference?

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkotter/2011/07/12/change-management-vs-change-leadership-whats-the-difference/

Embracing personal & organizational change to build confidence

Embracing change may actually help build confidence. I thought this worth noting since so many folks may be fearful of change. Enjoy and learn from this article on how to build confidence.

Six Lessons for Creating Successful Virtual Teams

One of the strengths of this article is the specific actions noted for implementing each lesson.

 

On Being Productive: Tools, Techniques, Inspiration & Motivation

He who knows most grieves most for wasted time.

Viewing Organizational Change as an Opportunity to Be a Leader Before Others See You as One

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved."  Helen Keller

Join Me: Sandy Schwan (MS03) to Speak at Day with Northwestern (Sat. April 16)

I am honored to be chosen as a speaker at ‘A Day with Northwestern’ on Saturday, April 16. This all day event features faculty from a variety of different academic backgrounds leading engaging discussions. Attendees can choose from 14 different lectures to personalize their schedules based on interests.

Change is not a decision: Its a campaign. 5 tips for leading campaigns for change

 Wise words from Rosabeth Moss Kanter:  http://bit.ly/bz1aas