I’ll bet you could tell me exactly when the last time someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading When was the last time you got a compliment?
Boston Public Library / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Wow! Am I excited to start this coaching blog! Here is the place for you to find coaching tips, career strategy advice, … Continue reading Welcome to the Coach’s Corner!
Just because we can, should we? Be connected to our work 24/7, that is? The advances in digital technology have been truly amazing –enabling us to be connected, well, constantly. … Continue reading Work 24/7… because we CAN?!!?!!
“I’m sorry I didn’t call, I didn’t have your number in my phone.” “I’m sorry I’m late, I got stuck in traffic and didn’t know any detours.” “I’m sorry about … Continue reading Who’s blaming whom???
People complain about all the e-mail they receive, and how much work it is for them to handle. And it is true, the number of e-mails being sent is definitely on … Continue reading Little Things You Can Do to Greatly Reduce the Amount of E-mail You Receive
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
