About Jody Glynn Patrick
Jody is President of Glynn Patrick & Associates, which provides management consulting, executive coaching and strategic planning services. She is Publisher Emeritus of In Business magazine, which she published for 17 years. Selected as the “U.S. Business Journalist of the Year” in 2007 in Washington, DC, by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Jody has been a business reporter, editor, radio talk show host , and has won other state and national journalism awards. At the same time, she has helped corporate clients grow their businesses -- the basis for her practical coaching advice here. She also was the 2005 Athena Award recipient for her leadership role in mentoring other professional women. Jody will be talking with you weekly on TDS’ blog to share her insights and tips from the C-Suite perspective. Follow on G+.Spectrum CEO Dave Lumley: “Forget entitlement programs. Compensate to succeed!”
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Before you say no to an employee request…
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Feedback and input: 5 ways to get more!
When polled, American workers will reliably cite “a lack of meaningful, two-way communication” as one of the top three reasons for workplace dissatisfaction. If gathering… more...
Government crackdown or witch hunt? Tips to avoid the snare.
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Preventing brain drain: Think ‘intrapreneurship’
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Managers’ Wakeup Call: Yes, you can be slandered and sued.
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