Feel like you’re on a treadmill that will never stop? Too much to do? Too much to get done? Just as with how the overlap between our work and our … Continue reading Say “No” – Get More Done
Category: Self Confidence
Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
Until you have been a supervisor, manager, boss, you may not understand how annoying it is for one of your subordinates or direct reports to continually come to you asking … Continue reading Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress
What a wonderful time of year! Great memories, great get – togethers, great fun… BUT – the stress of it all! I have seen so many Facebook posts in the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress
3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence
People are attracted to others who have self confidence. Your self confidence can actually help you achieve your goals. Here are three ways for you to communicate your self confidence … Continue reading 3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence
5 Ways to Invest in Yourself
How is it that we get so caught up in doing stuff that we overlook the important effort in helping ourselves improve? One of the reasons is that we tend … Continue reading 5 Ways to Invest in Yourself
No Excuses, Sir!
“The reason that I didn’t get that report in on time was because my computer crashed, and I lost all of my supporting information…” “I’m sorry for being late for … Continue reading No Excuses, Sir!
How to Say “No”… Nicely
Sometimes “no” is better than “yes.” Why are we so afraid to tell people “no”? Do we fear disappointing them? Might they think less of us? Are we afraid to … Continue reading How to Say “No”… Nicely
The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
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!
Trust Cuts to the Quick
Do you feel the need to ‘watch your back’ at work? How about your friends and family? What percentage of people do you think feel that they need to do … Continue reading Trust Cuts to the Quick
Having Integrity is Harder Than you Think!
Integrity is such an aspirational word, isn’t it? We were all brought up to have integrity. It’s a quality we all admire, expect from others and want for ourselves. It’s … Continue reading Having Integrity is Harder Than you Think!
Stop Interrupting Me!
Every workplace, family and circle of friends has at least one – never mind the people that won’t let you get a word in edgewise, the ones with whom your … Continue reading Stop Interrupting Me!