The world is moving very fast. So many decisions to make. So little time. Many of us struggle with decisions, sometimes more than we need to. I’m not talking about … Continue reading Decisions and Values – How Can it be THAT Easy?
Category: Leadership Strategies
Monday Motivator: Sit in the Front Row
Here’s your challenge for the week: Sit in the front row. The next time you go to a meeting, attend a religious service, attend a workshop, sit up front. Your … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Sit in the Front Row
How to Give Caring Feedback
It is always dicey to have to feel like you need to give feedback or constructive criticism. This was an energized discussion that we had at last week’s Coaching at … Continue reading How to Give Caring Feedback
Monday Motivator: Invest 10 Minutes
Here’s your Monday Motivator: Invest 10 minutes in learning something new. What I have in mind is to suggest that you listen to a TED talk. TED talks go no … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Invest 10 Minutes
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Say NO to the One Hour Meeting!
We all fall into that trap. The one hour meeting. We schedule it in our calendars. We go. Then we either compress 90 minutes of material into that hour, or … Continue reading Say NO to the One Hour Meeting!
The Cost of Avoiding Conflict and What to do about It.
Conflict happens. People see things differently. It is a given in life that there can and will be conflict. The key is not to stick our heads in the sand … Continue reading The Cost of Avoiding Conflict and What to do about It.
Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
We’ve all seen it. Perhaps we’ve even done it. It hurts. It hurts the busybody. It hurts the department. It hurts the organization.The destructive effects of gossip and grapevine rumors … Continue reading Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
Everyone agrees that stabbing someone in the back is nasty behavior. Sometimes I just don’t get how or why anyone in business thanks it is a positive strategy… yet we … Continue reading Are You a Back Stabber? Here’s FFT…
But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
BUT is a swear word. Well, almost… If you want to create a barrier in a conversation, just use the word “but.” Here is an 82 second podcast that could stop … Continue reading But, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
Make Meetings a Career Strategy!
People love to hate going to meetings. Let’s flip this one around. Have you ever considered that meetings could be your biggest career opportunity? Listen to this 90 second podcast … Continue reading Make Meetings a Career Strategy!