A good argument for flextime – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing business leadership writer “We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they [are] at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and…

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Down the memory hole we go – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing business leadership writer “If one is to rule, and to continue ruling, one must be able to dislocate the sense of reality. For the secret of rulership is to combine a belief in one’s own infallibility with the power to learn from past mistakes.” – George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four…

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Avoid “Bad Santa Syndrome” at the office party – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The office holiday party can be a minefield of potential disaster; one false move, and your workplace reputation could be ruined.” – CIO Magazine             It’s that time of the year once again where we celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and co-workers. Every December, people look forward to gift…

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Women still have Imposter Syndrome – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.” Maya Angelou Are we in a post-feminism era? I had to ask myself that question this past week as…

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In the Family Way – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “When I entered my family business, I soon realized that it wasn’t as easy as I thought. I had to deal with people of my father’s generation. Building trust was key to doing business.” –  Binod Chaudhary             There is much music and song associated with being part of a…

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The Most Unkindest Cut of All – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “This was the most unkindest cut of all” – Mark Antony in Julius Caesar In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Julius Caesar (Act 3, Scene 2), Caesar’s friend, Mark Antony, gives a speech where it becomes clear that with this quote, he condemns Brutus’ murder of Caesar.  It’s a condemnation of betrayal,…

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What Emerging Leaders Want to Know – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Don’t follow the crowd. Let the crowd follow you.” ~ Margaret Thatcher Research has shown that unless new leaders are mentored and given guidance, they may struggle in their latest career advancement. When a new leader is also a “player coach”, the lack good advice and absent tribal wisdom can drown…

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Leadership Lessons from winning, elite athletes – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL Leadership Lessons from Winning Elite Athletes:  Analyze Mistakes, But Without Blame “It’s only when they lose that most people start to dig deep.” Toto Wolff When Toto Wolff assume the leadership role at the Mercedes Formula One Team, he knew he had the right engineering, manufacturing, and driving talent. What…

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How companies are enticing employees back into the office – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The reason people are not going into offices is because they got used to a lifestyle and cost structure that suits them”.  Andrew Mawson, managing director Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) “I don’t understand people”, the client grumbled. “Why won’t they come back and work in the office?”  This remark is a common…

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If you don’t ask, you don’t get – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers” – Voltaire Working with a female client recently, I noticed her frustration at the level of effort and work; the time, energy, and dedication she put into her job. She spends hours working, thinking about work, and can’t even fall…

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