Leadership Lessons from March Madness
You may have watched the nets being cut down from March Madness but did you miss some of the leadership lessons that were on display during the basketball tournament? The [...]
Apr, 9
2014
Apr, 7
2014
Your Career: Did You Lose Your Spark?
You see a spark of excitement in the eyes of a high school student, who focuses on college much like how a hungry lion stares at a gazelle. The student [...]
Apr, 2
2014
Ep 147: Does This Make Me Look Fat?
Being asked, "Does this make me look fat?" is a question that can fill many with fear. So why is a company having its customer service representatives ask you the [...]
Mar, 31
2014
Are You Becoming the Bad Boss?
If you worry about becoming a bad boss, a new study from Michigan State University may make you feel nervous. Researchers found that the act of carefully monitoring the fairness [...]
Mar, 26
2014
Ep 146 – Olympic Productivity
How does an Olympian get better by competing less than everyone else? This week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you'll learn the productivity tip that led to a gold medal. It [...]
Mar, 24
2014
Your Big Shot – Leadership Lessons from the NCAA Tournament
The final seconds of an NCAA Basketball Tournament game can teach you a lot about leadership. The 64 team, single elimination competition captures the attention of viewers due to so [...]
Mar, 19
2014
Ep 145 – Your Slow News Day
TV newscasters experience slow news days and there's a good chance that you do as well in your job. This week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, talks about those days when [...]
Mar, 17
2014
Ever Feel Overqualified? An Angry Robot’s Story
Once upon a time, there was a robot who felt overqualified for his job. The robot, known as Henry, had been bought by a landscaping company. Day after day, Henry [...]
Mar, 11
2014
Ep 144 – How To Get Better
Becoming better at something does not happen by accident. It takes focused effort and a plan. This week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, gives you the basic formula for self improvement. [...]
Mar, 10
2014
“Does this Make Me Look Fat?” Comes to Customer Service
Some men live in terror of the moment that a woman will ask if a particular outfit makes her look fat. The question may be a fair one but its [...]