Everyone likes to think they’re a good listener. Do you think you are? Why do you think that? How often when you are listening are you actively taking in what … Continue reading The Gift of Listening
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I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!
We’re all familiar with a declaration of independence. It’s how our nation was formed. We also know the concept of dependence. It has quite negative connotations surrounding an inability to … Continue reading I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!
The Top Ten Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Email and Reclaim Your Productivity
There’s no arguing that email use is on the rise. Everyday, people tell me how overwhelming it is to address their email backlog and how just opening up their inbox … Continue reading The Top Ten Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Email and Reclaim Your Productivity
The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
Are you a regular ‘gotcha’ player? Is it a popular game in your office or home? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you’re one of the lucky … Continue reading The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
Errors are not the Enemy!
If there’s one thing most of us hate to admit to, that we try to hide and put a good deal effort into trying to minimize, it’s our errors. I’ve … Continue reading Errors are not the Enemy!
If You’re Thinking of Checking that Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t!
We’ve all done it. The meeting is going on and on. Your boss is rambling. You “get” the gist of the concept. You’re bored. Your mind drifts. Hmmm. Wonder what … Continue reading If You’re Thinking of Checking that Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t!
Are You A Lonely Leader?
It’s lonely at the top, or so the saying goes. I don’t agree – I reckon that, if you’re lonely in leadership, then you’re missing an important lesson. Really successful … Continue reading Are You A Lonely Leader?
Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload
Have you ever seen a circus plate-spinner? Those people who spin flatware on tall spikes, dashing frantically from plate to plate to keep them airborne as, if they let their … Continue reading Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload
If your employees were all taking two-hour lunches…
If your employees were all taking two-hour lunches, wouldn’t you address it? The majority of businesses, worldwide, are suffering substantial productivity drains from a correctable source — an hour or … Continue reading If your employees were all taking two-hour lunches…
Employee Retention – Your Secret Weapon
A recent IPSOS poll reported by USA Today says that many well-to-do Americans are still very uncertain about the economy, with 63% believing the US to still be in recession, … Continue reading Employee Retention – Your Secret Weapon
Info Byte by Marsha Egan
4 minutes. That’s how long The Egan Group, Inc estimates it takes to recover after reading your e-mail. Multiplied by even 30 e-mails a day, that’s two hours of recovery time. CEO … Continue reading Info Byte by Marsha Egan