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.
Category: Quick Tips
10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Most of us struggle with self-confidence. Not always. But in certain situations. We discussed this at a recent Coaching at The Corner discussion at Mitchell’s Book Corner in Nantucket, and … Continue reading 10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
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!
Finding it Tough to Get to Your Important Tasks?
So many times, we get distracted from working on what is truly important. And many times, it is the “important but not urgent” stuff that gets pushed aside. Listen to … Continue reading Finding it Tough to Get to Your Important Tasks?
No Problem? That’s a Problem
Do you respond to others by saying “no problem?” If you do, it most likely IS a problem, or at minimum, NOT the best response. Listen to this podcast to … Continue reading No Problem? That’s a Problem
The Magic of Specific Praise
We’ve all heard how energizing praise can be. Well, NOT SO FAST! Praise works when it is specific. Listen to this brief (less than 2 minutes) podcast for tips on how … Continue reading The Magic of Specific Praise
STOP Interrupting!!! 82 Seconds That Can Change Your Career
We are all eager. Eager to hear ourselves talk. So eager, that many times, we interrupt. We just can’t wait!This isn’t so good for relationship building, and business in general. … Continue reading STOP Interrupting!!! 82 Seconds That Can Change Your Career
Why You Need to Arrive Early!
How to Decide What to Work on Next…
One of the biggest challenges to our productivity is to decide how to spend our time. And that means how to decide what to work on once you’ve completed the … Continue reading How to Decide What to Work on Next…
Stop Wishing. Start Doing!
I saw this quote today, and it struck me… “Stop wishing – start doing!” How many times have we “wished” for something new, different, or better? And wishing is not … Continue reading Stop Wishing. Start Doing!