“Dear Dr. Rob… How do I deal with low-energy days, when I have a hard time getting things done?” — From a participant at CEO Connect Dear Low-Energy, This is a great question, because it is something that happens to all of us at some time, yet is infrequently discussed or even admitted. We all have our good days and bad, and recognize that we cannot always function at our optimum best. Here are a few suggestions for coping …
This week, I get to be the one asking for advice. I have asked recently retired Channel 7 news reporter Cheryl Chodun, who will be the speaker at this weeks CEO Connect, to answer the question: What advice do you have for executives on how to relate to the media? Cheryl shares the following tips: Recognize that the media can be your friend. Seek to develop a positive relationship with reporters and news desk editors. If you have positive …
After sending out an email on Saturday requesting questions for an advice column, I have so far received dozens of submissions. I have picked one, and this week will mark my first use of “Dr. Rob’s Tips” to answer your questions directly. I am very interested in getting your feedback on this approach to my column, and would enjoy receiving your further questions. Also, please feel free to comment on the question itself. A healthcare professional asks: “How do you …
Perhaps the most important consideration in evaluating your career is prioritizing your core values. Here, the key word is prioritizing. We all have many core values, some of them are in harmony, while others compete with each other. For example, you may have “being a great parent” as a core value, and you also may have “doing whatever it takes to do a thorough job at work.” What happens when you have a big project at work which you are …
Most of us want to “give back,” to make a contribution to society through the giving of our own key resources, which are time and money. However, given all the options available, it is not easy to figure out which organization to choose. This week, I will be leading a panel discussion at my CEO Connect event on Jim Collin’s book “Good to Great in the Social Sectors.” In his book, Jim Collins argues that business thinking is not the …
We will return to our discussion on Career Evaluating next week, but while in Thailand I have had an experience which translates well to being a leader. Today I had the privilege to ride an elephant up and down a mountain in Thailand in a rain storm. Before climbing on the elephant named Marie, we were taught these crucial lessons: If we expect to turn our lives over to the care of elephants, we must take exceptional care of …