Jo McDermott

Success

  • Are You A “Flat-Tire-HIPO?”

    What Is A Flat-Tire-HIPO? You know those people, those really, really talented people? Those people who REALLY get things done or those people who can spot the 2 numbers in a 20 page spreadsheet that have issues. Or those who… Continue reading

  • Your ‘Tribes’ Are Important For Your Career Success

    What Are Your Tribes? Broncos, Seahawks.  Democrat, Republican.  Christian, Jew.  We belong to ‘Tribes.’  The correct definition of this is a social group that preceded the “state,” small in size.  The current use of the word is more of an… Continue reading

  • Leaders Are Not Followers

    I know.  I know.  There is a school of thought that leaders can/should be good followers.  I’m not saying that leaders can’t follow directions, or act appropriately within their hierarchy.  I don’t think leaders are followers.  I think leaders think… Continue reading

  • Are You Stuck?

    Have you noticed that you’re not moving up in your organization any more?  Have your last couple of job changes been laterals?  Have your last couple of reviews been ho-hum? Are you starting to get the message that you’re stuck… Continue reading

  • Small Decisions, Big Life

    Learning From Friends I have a friend in his eighties who insists that he is here because his grandfather broke his leg when he was a child.  I know, I know, that’s hard to follow.  I don’t know why he… Continue reading

  • Lessons from Life for Business

    There are a lot of things that you  do as a matter of course in your life that if we did them in our businesses lives, things might run more smoothly: Be Purposeful Don’t work for just a paycheck–have a… Continue reading

  • Lessons from Business For Life

    There are a lot of things that businesses do as a matter of course that if we did them in our personal lives, things might run more smoothly: Have a Mission What is the purpose of your life?  A business… Continue reading

  • Undercover Relationships

    Undercover Boss One of my guilty pleasures is the TV show Undercover Boss.  I know it is probably orchestrated and you only get to see the powerful parts, but I love watching it.  I am constantly amazed at how amazed… Continue reading

  • Brand Schmand. Defining Who You Are.

    Branding When you think of Coca Cola what comes to mind?  The iconic bottle?  The taste?  What about Apple?  Or Amazon?  Or Chanel?  If products are well-branded then when you think of them, you think of the product, the name,… Continue reading

  • Starting a New Job? Hit the Ground Successful!

    First Steps to Success in Your New Job The first thing to ask is why they hired you? What do they need you to do? How does that compare with what your predecessor did? You can’t assume that you were… Continue reading