Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Leading-in-Uncertain-Times.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Leading-in-Uncertain-Times.html What happened?! Almost overnight we have moved from a growing economy to uncertainty in direction and solutions. We can evaluate the what, why and how but it leaves us needing to lead and navigate in unchartered waters. There are five key steps that leaders need to take to move through this challenging time. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Keeping-The-Pace---Powerful-Time-Management.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Keeping-The-Pace---Powerful-Time-Management.html Do you sometimes feel like the white rabbit in Alice In Wonderland? “I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” You might be aware of time management tips in the world but during times of increased stress your natural style emerges. So, you can decide to work against your natural time management tendencies OR you can work with your natural flow to improve your productivity. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Staying-Motivated-In-A-Struggling-Economy.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Staying-Motivated-In-A-Struggling-Economy.html Fear is a very powerful emotion. When we live in fear, even of the unknown, there is a tendency to isolate, exert control and be on the defensive. It drains our energy and creates exhaustion. The majority of coaching conversations I am having these days are about this fear generated by a struggling economy. Worry over business progress, finding a job, salary and bonus eliminations, increased job performance expectations have taken over people’s mindsets thus decreasing motivation and focus for themselves and their business. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Nurturing-Creativity-at-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Nurturing-Creativity-at-Work.html Good managers know that creativity is essential for the health and prosperity of the companies they work for. And therefore, good managers also know that their single most important job is to nurture creativity in those who report to them. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Mentoring-A-Key-Strategy-for-Professional-and-Organizational-Success.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Mentoring-A-Key-Strategy-for-Professional-and-Organizational-Success.html In this fast paced, high stress, highly competitive marketplace, individuals and organizations are looking for avenues to increase productivity and decrease stress. As technology and information overwhelms us, we often need to go back to basic answers to solve our most complex issues. Mentoring is one of the basic foundations that can address both the individual and organizational needs of our time. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Do-You-Need-A-Coach.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Do-You-Need-A-Coach.html Coaching is an outcome based relationship with intentional process designed to enhance and develop professional and life skills for greater success, satisfaction and productivity. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Attitudes--Your-Personal--Professional-Growth.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Attitudes--Your-Personal--Professional-Growth.html Research has shown that after all else, productivity can be dramatically affected by attitude, and success is certainly a function of productivity. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Stuck-for-an-idea.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Stuck-for-an-idea.html Truly creative ideas often seem very simple - once somebody has thought of them. But how do you get a truly creative idea? Here are some ways to generate your creativity. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/The-Changing-World-of-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/The-Changing-World-of-Work.html Do you find that your organization is constantly changing, that you are not sure what organization you are working for let alone your job description? Has your job changed as a result of downsizing, out sizing and rightsizing and that it leaves you with more to do and less time? Do you find that you struggle to put your life in balance and that work is an overwhelming amount of time in your life? Do you question, “Am I in the right job?” If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. The world of work is changing and becoming more demanding. You need to change with it. But how? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Developing-Winners.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1978/Developing-Winners.html Our position is this: Profits and growth are about performance and performance is about people. Therefore, invest in people. Invest in people because this is potentially a highly leveraged investment.