Hey, it is August already! Summer vacations are in full swing. We have a chance to disconnect! This month we are going focus on issues around disconnecting, relaxing, mentally detoxing, … Continue reading The Power of the Disconnect
Category: Action Aptitude
Great Points Podcast: Reward Thyself!
Monday Motivator: The Extra Mile
Monday Motivator: Ask for Help
Here’s your weekly challenge: Ask for help! Let go of your pride, let go of any fear that you may be perceived negatively… If you need help, ask for it. … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Ask for Help
Great Points Podcast: The Thing about Asserting Yourself…
Monday Motivator: Make that Call
Here’s your Monday challenge: Make that phone call you’ve been putting off. We all have them… the phone call that moves from one day’s to do list to the next, … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Make that Call
Want to be Assertive? Here are Some Tips…
This month’s focus on being assertive has brought some great questions about the line between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and requests for tips. As a reminder, assertiveness involves honoring yourself while … Continue reading Want to be Assertive? Here are Some Tips…
Monday Motivator: Start Something!
Here’s your Monday challenge: START SOMETHING! I love this Seth Godin quote: “The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to respond. But the hardest thing is … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Start Something!
Monday Motivator: Assert Yourself
Here is Monday’s motivating thought: Assert yourself on one thing (at least) that has been bothering you. Nicely and professionally. Remember, assertiveness is NOT aggressiveness, but it IS standing up … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Assert Yourself
Monday Motivator: Respond Rather than React
Here’s your motivating thought for the week: Reprogram your thought process to make sure that you RESPOND rather than REACT. Reacting many times includes an emotional component. Responding means that … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Respond Rather than React
Five Things You Can Do in Advance to Make Your Meeting a Success
The next time you are asked to run a meeting, here are five things that when you do them in advance of the meeting, will help assure that your meeting … Continue reading Five Things You Can Do in Advance to Make Your Meeting a Success