Dr. Brian Harman, MBA
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Want To Be A Better Team Player? Take These 15 Steps
Forbes
See publicationThe ability to work well with others and collaborate on projects is invaluable. Many employers actively search for this quality in candidates, hoping to create a staff full of “team players.”
Fortunately, even those who lack this skill can work on and develop it. We asked a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members how employees can work toward becoming better co-workers and team players for their current and future careers. -
How To Use Collaborative Humor In The Workplace
Forbes
See publicationI’ve also found that humor can build trust when it’s collaborative. Humor that builds trust shouldn’t isolate people or groups or come at their expense. That’s why you must be careful and it’s why most people avoid it altogether. But there are ways to use humor effectively.
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Is Your Business Overwhelmed By Heavy Workloads? Here Are 10 Signs To Look For
Forbes
See publicationGrowth requires heavier workloads. The key to reducing the inevitably increasing stress is to keep up with the growing number of projects. By effectively managing its workload and limiting the amount of incoming work, a company can help the mental and physical well-being of its employees. However, for an enterprise to be able to do this, it must first notice the warning signs of an overwhelming work queue.
Luckily, figuring out whether a business is overburdened doesn't have to be all…Growth requires heavier workloads. The key to reducing the inevitably increasing stress is to keep up with the growing number of projects. By effectively managing its workload and limiting the amount of incoming work, a company can help the mental and physical well-being of its employees. However, for an enterprise to be able to do this, it must first notice the warning signs of an overwhelming work queue.
Luckily, figuring out whether a business is overburdened doesn't have to be all guesswork. Below, 10 contributors to Forbes Coaches Council discuss some of the signs that a company can look for to determine whether their workload is overbearing, and how to best deal with that for the good of their employees and the organization. -
How To Tell An Effective Story As A Leader
Forbes
See publicationLeadership is the practice of influence and strategy. In order to practice influence, you’d better believe that understanding how to tell a story that connects with peoples’ emotions is important. I wish I’d known about this decades ago, but they don’t teach this in business school.
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Feeling Burned Out? 14 Techniques To Proactively Improve Your Mental And Physical Health
Forbes
See publicationIn the age of constant connectivity and remote work capabilities, many employees find themselves increasingly overworked and overtired. When you're able—and perhaps even expected—to work 24/7, it's easy to let work take over your life and burn you out.
To prevent your career from negatively impacting your physical and mental health, it's important to be proactive in these areas and work toward a lifestyle that promotes passion and productivity. We asked a panel of Forbes Coaches Council…In the age of constant connectivity and remote work capabilities, many employees find themselves increasingly overworked and overtired. When you're able—and perhaps even expected—to work 24/7, it's easy to let work take over your life and burn you out.
To prevent your career from negatively impacting your physical and mental health, it's important to be proactive in these areas and work toward a lifestyle that promotes passion and productivity. We asked a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members to share some steps professionals can take, either at work or at home, to achieve this. Here's what they had to say. -
The Future Of LinkedIn: 14 Experts Predict The Platform's Next Big Feature
Forbes
See publicationSince its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest professional networking platform. It’s a powerful tool for both businesses and professionals to market themselves and develop connections.
Even if you’re currently on top of today's LinkedIn trends, they’re likely to change as the site continues to grow, and job seekers will need to adapt. To help you, we asked the members of Forbes Coaches Council for their predictions about LinkedIn in the coming years. Below are the…Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s largest professional networking platform. It’s a powerful tool for both businesses and professionals to market themselves and develop connections.
Even if you’re currently on top of today's LinkedIn trends, they’re likely to change as the site continues to grow, and job seekers will need to adapt. To help you, we asked the members of Forbes Coaches Council for their predictions about LinkedIn in the coming years. Below are the trends and features you should prepare for, and how each can benefit you professionally. -
Three Ways To Lead With Trust And Humor
Forbes
See publicationMy goal in life is to make work fun, and I believe all leaders can do the same. But throughout my time as a leader in an organization that provides workshops for making the workplace more fun, I've found humor often requires a base layer of trust. So, I've created three simple everyday activities you can incorporate in your own organization.
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13 Summertime Steps Every Student Should Take To Be Prepared For A Fall Internship
Forbes
See publicationAn internship is the first real step a graduate takes into the world of work. Additionally, an internship often provides a great stepping stone for a company to find fresh talent, as exceptional interns that perform well on the job can end up being hired permanently.
It's such an important step that most students spend quite a lot of time preparing for landing that perfect internship. However, attaining this goal is not as simple as being in the right place at the right time—so what’s…An internship is the first real step a graduate takes into the world of work. Additionally, an internship often provides a great stepping stone for a company to find fresh talent, as exceptional interns that perform well on the job can end up being hired permanently.
It's such an important step that most students spend quite a lot of time preparing for landing that perfect internship. However, attaining this goal is not as simple as being in the right place at the right time—so what’s the best way to prepare? Thirteen professionals from Forbes Coaches Council explore what graduates ought to start doing over the summer to land that elusive fall internship. -
15 Tips For Helping You Keep Focus And Get More Done At Work
Forbes
See publicationWorkplaces are busy areas, with a significant number of distractions assailing the average worker every day. Between the draws of social media, the demands of the job, open office plans and noisy co-workers, getting focused on what really needs to get done is a task in itself.
And when focus is an issue, workers tend to be less productive and may prioritize tasks poorly, ending up with critical problems being shoved all the way to the bottom of their to-do list. To help, 15 members of…Workplaces are busy areas, with a significant number of distractions assailing the average worker every day. Between the draws of social media, the demands of the job, open office plans and noisy co-workers, getting focused on what really needs to get done is a task in itself.
And when focus is an issue, workers tend to be less productive and may prioritize tasks poorly, ending up with critical problems being shoved all the way to the bottom of their to-do list. To help, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council offer their best tips and tricks that can help employees find and maintain their focus, even when a storm of distractions surges around them. -
Fairness In The Workplace
Forbes
See publicationAs someone who grew up with a single mom raising four sons, I have seen the great and daring courage of women my whole life. But not even that could prepare me for the strength and unity that I felt while sitting among 7,000 females at the Unstoppable Conference hosted by the Professional Businesswomen of California (PBWC). You could see and feel how powerful women are changing the course of leadership and igniting positive change toward equality in the workplace. It was a strong reminder to me…
As someone who grew up with a single mom raising four sons, I have seen the great and daring courage of women my whole life. But not even that could prepare me for the strength and unity that I felt while sitting among 7,000 females at the Unstoppable Conference hosted by the Professional Businesswomen of California (PBWC). You could see and feel how powerful women are changing the course of leadership and igniting positive change toward equality in the workplace. It was a strong reminder to me of the importance of treating others fairly. We have all witnessed unfairness at work but don’t always know what to do about it.
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10 Vital Communication Skills Every Business Owner Should Possess
Forbes
See publicationBeing a business owner often means more than just running your business operations on a daily basis. You’ll also need to interface with your customers, employees, vendors, the media and countless others throughout the life of your business, which means the ability to communicate well is essential.
Good communication skills can go a long way in dealing with others, giving you a leg up as a leader. Not only will your team appreciate your candor, but your customers will also likely remember…Being a business owner often means more than just running your business operations on a daily basis. You’ll also need to interface with your customers, employees, vendors, the media and countless others throughout the life of your business, which means the ability to communicate well is essential.
Good communication skills can go a long way in dealing with others, giving you a leg up as a leader. Not only will your team appreciate your candor, but your customers will also likely remember you and your business when it comes time to make a purchase.
Below, 10 members of Forbes Coaches Council weigh in on the necessary communication skills that every successful business owner should possess. -
10 Ways To Stay Active While Working From Home
Forbes
See publicationWorking from home is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits—for both the employee and the employer—but there are also a few potential problems that can come with remote work as well. Most remote work is done while sitting at the computer or on the phone, which means employees can end up staying in one spot for a long period of time—without meetings or coworkers reminding them to walk around once in a while.
All this can lead to an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. So…Working from home is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits—for both the employee and the employer—but there are also a few potential problems that can come with remote work as well. Most remote work is done while sitting at the computer or on the phone, which means employees can end up staying in one spot for a long period of time—without meetings or coworkers reminding them to walk around once in a while.
All this can lead to an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. So, to help you keep yourself active while still getting your work done, Forbes Coaches Council experts provided their top ten strategies for avoiding inactivity in the at-home workplace. -
Using Laughter To Build Trust At Work
Forbes
See publicationLaughter and trust are intertwined at both a primitive and genetic level. Think of the physical responses of laughter. A deep laugh will raise your head back, exposing the neck. That’s one of the most vulnerable parts of our body because of the carotid arteries, the cranial vagus nerves and the jugular vein that carries blood and important signals to our brain.
Laughter, for those reasons, is a physical signal of trust. You don’t laugh with people who threaten your safety -- just the…Laughter and trust are intertwined at both a primitive and genetic level. Think of the physical responses of laughter. A deep laugh will raise your head back, exposing the neck. That’s one of the most vulnerable parts of our body because of the carotid arteries, the cranial vagus nerves and the jugular vein that carries blood and important signals to our brain.
Laughter, for those reasons, is a physical signal of trust. You don’t laugh with people who threaten your safety -- just the opposite. You laugh with the people you trust. Laughter can also be used to quickly create trust. The deeper the laugh, the greater the potential for trust will be. -
How To Support Women At Work
Forbes
See publicationAs a society, I believe it's important to ask ourselves if we are doing everything we can to support the women around us at work. Is there more we can do? In my opinion, the answer to this question is: Always.
I grew up with a single mom (and three brothers), and I have always felt I had an amazing role model when it comes to female leaders. With that in mind, it has become a long-time passion of mine as a coach to help leaders enhance workplace culture and contribute to equality in…As a society, I believe it's important to ask ourselves if we are doing everything we can to support the women around us at work. Is there more we can do? In my opinion, the answer to this question is: Always.
I grew up with a single mom (and three brothers), and I have always felt I had an amazing role model when it comes to female leaders. With that in mind, it has become a long-time passion of mine as a coach to help leaders enhance workplace culture and contribute to equality in their companies.
According to a 2018 report by Pew Research, among all Fortune 500 companies, there were zero female CEOs in 1995, while in 2018, the percentage of female CEOs in the Fortune 500 reached nearly 5%. From my perspective, those numbers show we still aren’t giving women enough of a leadership role, despite the fact women are now more likely to earn college degrees than men. -
Using Humor To Build A High-Performing Workplace
Forbes
See publicationImagine a world where everyone loves to go to the office. It’s a place where everyone has fun, you’re part of a team that consistently crushes quarterly metrics and achieves success, you can always hear people giggling and cheering, and nobody wants to go home at 5 p.m.
This world doesn’t exist yet, but you can make it so with high-performance humor. Work without fun is just work, and that's not desirable for anyone. In this article, you’ll learn how to achieve high-performance humor…Imagine a world where everyone loves to go to the office. It’s a place where everyone has fun, you’re part of a team that consistently crushes quarterly metrics and achieves success, you can always hear people giggling and cheering, and nobody wants to go home at 5 p.m.
This world doesn’t exist yet, but you can make it so with high-performance humor. Work without fun is just work, and that's not desirable for anyone. In this article, you’ll learn how to achieve high-performance humor that builds lasting trust and ignites engagement. -
Four Questions To Ask Yourself If You Want To Be Less Busy
Forbes
See publicationYou're reading this article because you're tired of the grind. The title instantly reminded you of that constant feeling of running behind schedule. Maybe you're late to everything, or it feels like you are. You've been missing deadlines and making excuses for rescheduling or missing meetings. Maybe you are not doing the work you dreamed of doing.
That's definitely not the best way to live your life. Being busy wreaks havoc on your vision, creativity, effectiveness, health and emotional…You're reading this article because you're tired of the grind. The title instantly reminded you of that constant feeling of running behind schedule. Maybe you're late to everything, or it feels like you are. You've been missing deadlines and making excuses for rescheduling or missing meetings. Maybe you are not doing the work you dreamed of doing.
That's definitely not the best way to live your life. Being busy wreaks havoc on your vision, creativity, effectiveness, health and emotional composure, among other things. The ingredients for happiness go stale quickly in an "I'm too busy" lifestyle. -
Nine Ways To Build Trust And Overcome Pushback In The Workplace
Forbes
See publicationA workplace should have a diverse range of professionals working there, providing unique perspectives and experiences. Usually, such a combination produces more well-rounded discussions, a more inclusive workplace environment and better-balanced products. However, as you add more people into a group, you will occasionally encounter pushback between professionals on how things should get done: Everyone has their preferred ways of doing things, and they don't always gel.
Whether talking…A workplace should have a diverse range of professionals working there, providing unique perspectives and experiences. Usually, such a combination produces more well-rounded discussions, a more inclusive workplace environment and better-balanced products. However, as you add more people into a group, you will occasionally encounter pushback between professionals on how things should get done: Everyone has their preferred ways of doing things, and they don't always gel.
Whether talking about the dynamic between individuals or teams, pushback is a natural part of the growing process. One of the most effective approaches for getting past pushback is to build trust. Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council outline their most effective strategies for building trust to overcome barriers. Here's what they advise: -
13 Crucial Questions To Ask A Potential New Coach Before Partnering Up
Forbes
See publicationA workplace should have a diverse range of professionals working there, providing unique perspectives and experiences. Usually, such a combination produces more well-rounded discussions, a more inclusive workplace environment and better-balanced products. However, as you add more people into a group, you will occasionally encounter pushback between professionals on how things should get done: Everyone has their preferred ways of doing things, and they don't always gel.
Whether talking…A workplace should have a diverse range of professionals working there, providing unique perspectives and experiences. Usually, such a combination produces more well-rounded discussions, a more inclusive workplace environment and better-balanced products. However, as you add more people into a group, you will occasionally encounter pushback between professionals on how things should get done: Everyone has their preferred ways of doing things, and they don't always gel.
Whether talking about the dynamic between individuals or teams, pushback is a natural part of the growing process. One of the most effective approaches for getting past pushback is to build trust. Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council outline their most effective strategies for building trust to overcome barriers. -
Nine Ways To Encourage Change In Your Organization
Forbes
See publicationThe beginning of the year is an excellent opportunity for new growth. Whether it’s the new year itself or the start of the new season, there’s just something about the first quarter that makes people more receptive to the idea of change. Don’t waste that receptiveness by failing to enact the change you wish to see.
What changes should you think about implementing? How can leaders take advantage of this open-mindedness to change? To help you start the year off right, 11 members of Forbes…The beginning of the year is an excellent opportunity for new growth. Whether it’s the new year itself or the start of the new season, there’s just something about the first quarter that makes people more receptive to the idea of change. Don’t waste that receptiveness by failing to enact the change you wish to see.
What changes should you think about implementing? How can leaders take advantage of this open-mindedness to change? To help you start the year off right, 11 members of Forbes Coaches Council share the ways in which they believe leaders can enact effective change in the first quarter. Here's what they advise: -
Organizational Change: Managing Trust during a Merger
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Putting theory to practice towards sustainable business initiatives. Real world/real-time cost benefit analysis and consulting on decision making matrices for a major green project at Whole Foods Markets in Southern California. See E2B link for more information.
U.S. News & World Report included Pepperdine's E2B program in its "10 College Courses That Will Pay Off at Work," a listing that cites programs that allow students to "shake hands and share ideas with real-world business…Putting theory to practice towards sustainable business initiatives. Real world/real-time cost benefit analysis and consulting on decision making matrices for a major green project at Whole Foods Markets in Southern California. See E2B link for more information.
U.S. News & World Report included Pepperdine's E2B program in its "10 College Courses That Will Pay Off at Work," a listing that cites programs that allow students to "shake hands and share ideas with real-world business leaders" to prepare them for the working world.Other creators -
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ISM's 2018 Professional of the Year in San Francisco
Institute of Supply Management
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Beta Gamma Sigma - MBA Graduate Honors
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CSCMP Procurement Scholarship Award # 2
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
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Degree Honors & Dean's Honor Roll
Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business and Management
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CSCMP Procurement Scholarship Award # 1
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
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