The Amplify Guy Blog by Peter Diamond "The Amplify Guy" Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:31:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 No More Office. No Problem. https://petercdiamond.com/2017/01/no-office-no-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-office-no-problem Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:22:51 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10117 Are you being forced out of your office into an open workspace? Wondering if you can survive? Recently, I was asked how to help people cope when they no longer have an office. Check out this article by Kimberly Palmer of AARP.

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]]> No Longer Fear Going to a Party Alone https://petercdiamond.com/2016/12/no-longer-fear-going-party-alone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-longer-fear-going-party-alone Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:02:08 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10112 This time of year, I’m always confronted with mixed emotions about accepting party invitations when I don’t know the other guests. These holiday gatherings can either be surprisingly fun or deathly dull. This presents a healthy internal debate about whether I should go or stay home. Fearful of turning into a housebound curmudgeon, I force […]

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]]> Performance With the Right Amount of Perfection https://petercdiamond.com/2016/09/performance-right-amount-perfection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=performance-right-amount-perfection Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:05:47 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10107 Delivering high quality work without overdosing on perfection is a tough balancing act that many business professionals struggle to maintain. This is particularly true when managing direct reports or working with peers. The bright side of striving for perfection is high standards and delivering impeccable work which is seen as a hallmark of success. The dark side […]

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]]> Networking or Notworking? https://petercdiamond.com/2016/07/networking-or-notworking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=networking-or-notworking Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:56:21 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10103 7 ways to doom your networking by Gail Golden For a true extrovert, “Heaven is a room full of strangers.” For an introvert, that’s probably a good description of hell. But both sides know that networking is necessary for success, especially as more and more people are freelancing. Networking is the tool we use to […]

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]]> 3 Hacks To Improve Your Meetings  https://petercdiamond.com/2016/05/3-hacks-improve-meetings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-hacks-improve-meetings Mon, 09 May 2016 18:24:32 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10097 “That’s two hours of my life I’ll never get back.” This is a common refrain I’ve heard muttered for the past thirty years. Poorly managed meetings are the bane of everyone’s existence. At their worst, they resemble the absurdity of this year’s political debates. People are frustrated by too many meetings, too many people in […]

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]]> Can a Leader Lead After Major Surgery?  https://petercdiamond.com/2016/01/can-a-leader-lead-after-major-surgery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-a-leader-lead-after-major-surgery Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:03:34 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10091 I was recently asked this question for a Crain’s article regarding United Airlines’ CEO Oscar Munoz who underwent a heart transplant. This is a logical question. Can he physically withstand the demands of running one of the largest and most beleaguered airlines in the world? Not being a cardiologist, I’m not in a position to […]

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]]> 5 Keys To Being A Better You https://petercdiamond.com/2015/11/5-keys-better/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-keys-better Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:34:33 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=10055 Being a better you is a life long journey. In my book, Amplify Your Career and Life, I explore five universal themes that people experience on their way to creating a fulfilling and enriched life. Being Creative. Creativity is one of the best ways to keep you fresh and engaged. It allows you to open […]

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]]> Re-Evaluating Your Career? Start With This Crucial Step. https://petercdiamond.com/2015/08/re-evaluating-your-career-start-with-this-crucial-step/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=re-evaluating-your-career-start-with-this-crucial-step Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:29:37 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=9775 What is your motivation for re-evaluating your career and the way you are living your life? Perhaps there is a specific event(s) that you feel the need to confront such as a job loss. Perhaps you no longer feel connected to your career. Or perhaps you are realizing the need to be more mindful about […]

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]]> Top 3 Reasons Why Leaders Prefer Working with an Executive Coach https://petercdiamond.com/2015/08/top-3-reasons-why-leaders-prefer-working-with-an-executive-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-3-reasons-why-leaders-prefer-working-with-an-executive-coach Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:14:15 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=9759 There are many practical reasons for hiring an executive coach. According to the 10th annual Sherpa executive coaching survey, the main reason for working with a coach has shifted from addressing a specific problem to proactive leadership development. The study also confirmed that an executive coach provides the greatest value in helping leaders effectively manage […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide for Building a Resilient Career https://petercdiamond.com/2015/08/the-ultimate-guide-for-building-a-resilient-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-guide-for-building-a-resilient-career Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:23:31 +0000 https://petercdiamond.com/?p=9743 Your career, if you so choose, could span 40 years or more. Thus having a resilient career over the long term is no small feat. Undoubtedly, there will be times when you feel vulnerable and unsure about what’s next. These are the times when you need to be resilient. The cornerstone of career resiliency is having […]

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