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At this time of the year we think about the idea of "New Year's Resolutions". Many of us are looking to make positive changes in both our business and personal lives, and we may even create a list of goals to achieve in the coming months.

I recently wrote an article for Forbes.com on the importance of listening (How Important is Listening, Really?, October 25, Forbes.com). From a business perspective, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain by developing our capacity to be good listeners. How do we start?

• Take a deep breath and be fully open to the person or group that is in front of you.
• Remove from...

Recently I spoke with the owner of a business in South Florida in the Events Services industry. Although his company is successful, he wants to be number one in his industry, not just among the top four or five best companies. He wants his company to be truly great at what it does. 

He asked me to take a...

I just attended the first meeting and lunch of this new chapter of 85 Broads! What a great, diverse group of women. I am really looking forward to being part of this new initiative.

I had dinner last night with a friend on a non-profit Board that decided to forgo the expense of having a facilitator for the annual planning meeting. Result: a day spent by busy professionals volunteering their time arguing and getting side-tracked and not completing their agenda. Please - hire a professional coach or facilitator. Your time is too valuable.

STRATEGIC PLANNING: Some Dos and Don'ts to Consider When Charting a Course to a Successful Future

Many organizations today understand that with the challenges faced in ...