Connecting honestly with someone on the same level develops trust. Trust is at the heart of any positive relationship, whether it’s personal or professional. Trust can be shared across boundaries, cultures, customs, and perceptions. What do you do when you meet someone who doesn’t speak your language? You whip out your smartphone, type what you want […]

Professional expertise isn’t as elusive as you may think. There’s actually a recipe for becoming a recognized expert in your field. It requires a well-crafted combination of ingredients that help you gain the recognition you deserve. But, as with every good recipe, you need to start with quality and dedication. Most successful professionals can share […]

If you don’t understand something that you are certain you need to know, learn about it. The path to opportunities that promote professional growth is limitless. Study online; Go to school; network; read. The key is to do something to gain the knowledge, insight, and skills required to move ahead. By striving to become more […]

-Jocelyn Greenky #Leadership #Respect #Diversity #Earned #Hardwork

Accept that diversity is the norm rather than the exception. Diversity goes beyond physical, characteristics of someone it includes how people think and perceive reality. The importance of diversity is frequently overlooked, and does more damage to moral than a budget or impractical schedule. Lack of accepting diversity results in: intolerance, arrogance, and loss of […]

How do you know if you should trust someone or not? What are the signs that you can trust somebody? Here are five simple tricks to help you determine whether someone is trustworthy or not to prevent scandals (: . Consistent– mood, dress, humor, being on time, ethics, to name a few. Gut — sometimes […]

Being Negative: it’s a habit. It’s a bad habit, in fact it could probably make you ill, it definitely does not welcome good people, good events, opportunities when everything in your mind is negative. In the office, think about who whines a lot, has nothing going on in their life, always a drama… don’t you […]

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are not perfect people. They are creative, strategic, brilliant, well known, and under the scrutiny of the public eye. Given their recent uncoupling and now divorce, Mackenzie, could have negatively responded to such emotional news that her husband was unfaithful. Her public response, was nothing less than gracious, and clearly she is […]

Bottom line…How do you say your name when asked? Quickly, mumbled, jumbled? When someone asks you to say your name, do you mumble through it quickly? I can tell you I have taught hundreds of students of all ages, coached and meet many new people each year…and it’s the first impression you give someone when […]

A close friend moved to Alaska then, Buffalo and now lives in the Deep South. I’ve known her for over 50 years: including her parents, siblings, grandparents and of course, the dog (Jenny, FYI). We have been best friends since I was three and she was five. She’s always been a woman who has had […]

It’s critical to have a broad sense of the different work cultures and overview of many French and Spanish speaking co-workers, bosses, clients, partners, neighbors and potential in-laws think…..Take a read through. And with that said: Fais attention! ¡Pon atención! Our French Friends: Look for a meeting of the minds. Intellectual competence is very important. […]

Here’s a tip #101 that I’ve tested and found to be true on entering on negotiation. When sitting down face-to-face which includes Skype or any other visual platform, make sure you have a warm liquid either in your hand or clearly nearby. This eludes warmth, passion, calmness, and sensitivity.

YOU WILL NEVER PLEASE EVERYONE ALL OF THE TIME. No matter how thoughtful or measured you are in decision making, whether on a professional or personal level, you cannot please the multitude of people around you. And, the desire to please everyone often holds us back. For some (the ole’ me) it’s tempting to be […]

Here’s a true story. I had a great idea to connect recipe websites and grocery stores. I’d launch a MVP (minimal viable product) to demonstrate the software, raise capital and become a zillionaire. At the time, I knew a little something about financials, but couldn’t pronounce or explain EBITDA without looking like an idiot. Because […]

When you want to go fast, go alone. When you want to go far, then go together. I’ve been silent recently because I had to go it alone for a while. Since I wrote last, I updated siderroad.com, taught undergraduates business communications, started book number two, continued consulting and speaking on “Leading with Innovation” and […]

When my godfather, Stuart, writes me, he signs it “Stay the Course”. Those three words are comforting. We all experience ill content and a lack of confidence now and then. For some, it’s more than now and then; that’s me  Over the last few years, I see his words flash in my mind when moments […]