Before the advent of e-mail, social media, smart phones and nearly constant electronic interruptions, daily planning was a strategy that was used quite effectively in the business community. Not so … Continue reading Has Digital Distraction Replaced Daily Planning?
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Outlook Calendar – Your Secret Weapon!
The emails to set up a meeting in your office probably look something like this: • Tuesday I’m free all day, and Wednesday after 2:00 • I can do Tuesday … Continue reading Outlook Calendar – Your Secret Weapon!
General Praise Doesn’t Work…
Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There’s a difference. We’ve all … Continue reading General Praise Doesn’t Work…
Want to Stall Your Career? Take Things Personally
Business is business. When things don’t work out, don’t see it as a direct assault on you. If you don’t get chosen for a project… If you are missed on … Continue reading Want to Stall Your Career? Take Things Personally
Flo Nightingale on Discontent
Yogi Berra on Perfection — ?
Holiday Party Survival: Watch the Alcohol!
Watch what you drink. This could be the single most important tip about office party survival. There is a reason that alcohol is referred to as “liquid courage.” Alcohol can … Continue reading Holiday Party Survival: Watch the Alcohol!
Steve Jobs on “Time”
Who’s the Bad Apple? Not you!
I think we all know that just one bad apple is all it takes to infect the entire department and demoralize everybody. We’ve seen it happen, one too many times. … Continue reading Who’s the Bad Apple? Not you!
It’s Not about What You Say…
How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 – How Has Your Work Helped?
One of the best ways to sell yourself is to let your work do it for you. I have talked a lot about having an Excellence Mindset as a way … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 – How Has Your Work Helped?