Why doesn’t’ everyone just get along??? We hear this all the time. Whether it is differing values, conflicts or simple misunderstandings, some people have a harder time than others “just … Continue reading Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side
Are you so skittish about damaging a relationship or de-motivating a team member that you don’t give developmental feedback? You are not alone. It is unpleasant. Not fun. Can be … Continue reading Delaying Feedback Doesn’t Help Anyone
We see it time and time again. I did it myself – and it almost brought me down. They put themselves last. Good managers who are so dedicated they fall … Continue reading Should Good Managers Come in Last?
In an ideal world, managers would motivate employees by showering them with fancy perks: cash bonuses, paid time off, lavish gifts. But the pressure to control costs leaves many supervisors … Continue reading It’s not just the money, honey!
Why do so many resolutions not make it past the first week of January? As we rush headlong towards the start of a New Year, isn’t it amazing how time … Continue reading Resolutions? Bah Humbug. Set Goals Instead!
When I was a child, my father’s favorite line when correcting me was ‘I’ll always love you, but sometimes I don’t like what you do’. No matter how well a … Continue reading How to Give Feedback that Motivates Changed Behavior
Three Little Words… the secret to making meetings work. You’ve wanted to know the secret to meeting management success? Look no further… Here is YOUR answer to getting things DONE … Continue reading Three Little Words – That’ll Make Your Meetings Rock!
Everyone procrastinates. Let’s just try to procrastinate less. Here are some tips: 1. Stop thinking about how large or complex a task is. Instead, start with just one part of … Continue reading Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!
Want to be more productive? Easy – Minimize your “brain clutter! OK, so what IS brain clutter? Just as it sounds – too much in or on the brain. Just … Continue reading Brain Clutter – Your Productivity Sapper!
We can all think about that painful questions that we hear after an event, workshop, party, program. “What feedback do you have to make it better?” Do they really want … Continue reading Want Great Feedback? Use “Stop, Start, Continue”
Here’s something to consider: Use “yes, and…” instead of “yes, but…” Many times when hear a suggestion, you might counter with a “but.” I like your idea for the meeting, … Continue reading Yes, But…
