Jack Benny once said, “it’s not what you say, but when you pause.” And although he was talking about his fabulous comedic timing, this quote is very insightful. At least … Continue reading The Power of the Pause
The Power of the Pause
Category: Career Strategies
Monday Motivator: Whose Priorities?
Here is your challenge for the week… Audit your to do list. Place a star next to every task that relates to your own personal or professional goals. Are you … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Whose Priorities?
Help! How in the World do I Choose My Priorities?
Wow. I get this question alot. And as a coach, my job is NOT to tell you what your priorities should be–we can’t know your hopes, dreams and desires. Our … Continue reading Help! How in the World do I Choose My Priorities?
Check Yourself on Your Work and Life Balance
With all the attention being given to work and life balance these days, I thought it might be useful to give you a few tips about whether you really are struggling with work and life balance, or not…
Work/Life Balance – A Mathematical Exercise?
Work/life balance is NOT a mathematical exercise to make sure that each day is perfectly balanced. It is a state of mind that allows us permission to be satisfied in the … Continue reading Work/Life Balance – A Mathematical Exercise?
Attached to Technology? Think of This!
Hi! It’s my birthday today, and for most of the day, I WILL detach from my cell phone. (Other than to grab some BD calls and posts – full disclosure.) … Continue reading Attached to Technology? Think of This!
Monday Motivator: Check that Screen Time!
Here’s a thought for this week: Make note of how much ….
Monday Motivator: Reward the Individual
Here is your motivating thought for the week – specifically reward individual performance within the teams not just the team. Single out those who deserve the reward and recognition, it’ll motivate … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Reward the Individual
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!
Samples of Clear Boundary Statements
To conclude this month’s emphasis on boundary setting, several of you have asked for examples of clear boundary statements. Just remember, before you make any such statements, it is important … Continue reading Samples of Clear Boundary Statements
