Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer “Can you send me over a copy of your book right away?” a friend asked when she heard about my book AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn’t Ask For. “I can’t get my partners to learn this new on-line tool that has become crucial in our business. They keep doing it the way they’ve always done, but we can’t afford … [Read more...]
Your Future is Built on a Bedrock that is Unchanging
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Tom Heuerman is an organizational consultant who recently wrote about the qualities of sustainable organizations: they “continually adapt to the external environment…. [and] have a core identity of purpose (why they exist) and values (guiding principles) that provide stability and continuity as all else changes over … [Read more...]
The Business Case for Praise
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer What if I told you you could improve employee engagement and create greater profitability and productive without spending a dime and expending only seconds a day? You can with a very simple action that too many of us take for granted—praise. Based on ten million workplace interviews in 114 countries, The Gallup … [Read more...]
The Business Case for Hope
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Think hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think as innovatively and … [Read more...]
Change Is the One Thing You Can Count On
Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Chris owns a business installing high end wood flooring. During the refinancing boom, her business grew to $4 million. As the economy has slowed, demand for her products has shrunk. Competitors are offering much lower prices and customers have less spare cash to choose the high end option--if they can afford new floors … [Read more...]