Here’s your Monday Motivator… Count the number of times you give specific praise and acknowledgement to others this week. Many of us think we do this a lot. Do we? … Continue reading Specific and Sincere – Count ‘Em
Year: 2016
Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
Everyone agrees that stabbing someone in the back is nasty behavior. Sometimes I just don’t get how or why anyone in business thanks it is a positive strategy… yet we … Continue reading Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Most of us struggle with self-confidence. Not always. But in certain situations. We discussed this at a recent Coaching at The Corner discussion at Mitchell’s Book Corner in Nantucket, and … Continue reading 10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Have You Heard about Coaching at The Corner?
It’s been 5 years. We’ve offered bi-weekly chats on coaching topics here in Nantucket, and were lucky enough to have Steve Savino of WACK-FM interview me about this week’s discussion. He … Continue reading Have You Heard about Coaching at The Corner?
Use a Stamp
Here’s your Monday Motivator— Use a Stamp. Well, to use a stamp, it means that you need to send actual mail… right? When’s the last time you sent an actual … Continue reading Use a Stamp
But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
BUT is a swear word. Well, almost… If you want to create a barrier in a conversation, just use the word “but.” Here is an 82 second podcast that could stop … Continue reading But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
Count to Three — AFTER They Finish
Here’s a challenging Monday Motivator — When you’re talking with someone, and you “think” he or she is finished with the last sentence, count to three (to yourself) before you … Continue reading Count to Three — AFTER They Finish
Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
People love to hate going to meetings. Let’s flip this one around. Have you ever considered that meetings could be your biggest career opportunity? Listen to this 90 second podcast … Continue reading Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
Five Things to STOP Doing to Be More Productive
We had a very interactive “Coaching at The Corner” discussion last week on the topic of what we all can STOP doing to become even more productive. Many times, when people … Continue reading Five Things to STOP Doing to Be More Productive
When’s the Last Time You Thanked Your Boss?
Here’s your “Monday Motivator” — Thank your boss! It’s funny how sometimes we expect our bosses to motivate us, but guess what? Managers can benefit from some motivation too. I’m … Continue reading When’s the Last Time You Thanked Your Boss?
Finding it Tough to Get to Your Important Tasks?
So many times, we get distracted from working on what is truly important. And many times, it is the “important but not urgent” stuff that gets pushed aside. Listen to … Continue reading Finding it Tough to Get to Your Important Tasks?