by Drew Stevens, Ph.D.

With the dawn of a new economy and a new year there are many individuals that continue to suffer and seek work. However there is a reason why some continue to struggle while others fight for positions. The rationale is sales and marketing.

by Chris Widener

To be a success is not always to be a success individually. In fact, most of the time we achieve our successes as part of a team. That is why I want to devote this issue to the secrets of a successful team.

by Tricia Molloy

You may have read about The Law of Attraction in the best seller “The Secret” or heard about it on The Oprah Winfrey Show.  It’s an ancient concept that’s often misunderstood in our modern world. Let me simplify it.

by Don Goewey

We all want to live a good life. And it is just as true that most of us want the life we live to open the way for an even better life for the next generation. It is an ideal that has been with us for more than 2,000 years. The ideal of the Good Life was originally formulated by Aristotle around 400 BC in the Nichomachean Ethics. It served as the vision and aspiration that sustained the Greeks for hundreds of years in advancing one of the greatest civilizations in human history. Ironically, Aristotle’s ideal does not define a life situation, such as material wealth. Rather, it defines an attitude toward life.

by David Nour

I have a mentor who continues to drive into me the power of language. When used effectively it is incredibly impactful. So, I’m reading more often, writing more often, listening and watching how others use language to engage and influence. What I’ve noticed is that as a society, we also use a lot of catchphrases.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

Have you ever gotten to the end of your project only to look around and find that everyone has gone? All the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm have dissipated and your team members have moved on to bigger and better things. Here are seven ways to avoid closing pitfalls and be left holding the project bag:

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

What really makes a PMP project manager a great team leader?  The exceptional team leader is applying best practices. Companies often look to hire project management professionals with that attribute: they have devoted time to actually study and learn best practices. That may mean joining The Project Management Institute (PMI), an organization that manages and maintains best practices, or perhaps becoming familiar with PRINCE2 best practices. , or perhaps working with your own organization to develop their own. In any event, an exceptional team leader takes the time and has the discipline and focus to actually learn and keep current on best practices.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

Many times, the most difficult thing a PMP project manager must do is determine who’s on first. With so many people on a team, knowing the delineation between the roles of project manager and all the team members can be confusing. In many environments, individuals wear multiple hats, such as the project manager who doubles as the business analyst, or fills a technical role.  In our experience with project management, we’ve observed key trends between project managers and team players and want to share those trends that define great team leaders and exceptional team players, acknowledging that both roles are equally critical. Later, we will also identify some project management pitfalls that entrap the project manager and impact project success.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

A great project team is made up of both team leaders and team members. The following are some attributes and characteristics of both.

by Jennifer Whitt, PMP

Have you ever been ready to execute your project and you just can’t seem to get your team going? Here are eight tips to alleviate analysis paralysis and get things done: