A college professor once told me that most adults finish all serious reading by the time they reach the age of 23.  He went on to say that most professions, even ones that require a four year degree, do not require the worker to engage in prolonged or critical reading.  And while I’m sure there are exceptions to the statement, […]

Barack Obama’s recent victory and political campaign got me thinking, what does it take to be a successful leader or manager?  More specifically, I wondered about what specific, practical, traits a person needs in order to motivate and change people’s behavior?  Afterall, effective communications is all about influencing someone so their behavior matches what you’re trying to get across.  Here are some […]