Sometimes people feel disconnected from us, because we come off as “too busy.” Good news – there are three words that can reverse this dysfunction. A piece of equipment went missing, and I wasn’t told about it. I found out … Read More
I once had two coworkers, Mark and Sally. In DiSC-speak, Sally was a high I, and used many many many exclamation marks in her e-mails. I am not exaggerating when I say that one of Sally’s e-mails could consist of … Read More
Part two of two (read part one here) My daily list fits into the narrow confines of the column on the left hand side of each day’s page in my planner. But – sometimes life becomes so hectic, and the … Read More
If we are effective, we are probably quite busy. Many of us have tried different ways to stay organized, including electronic gadgets, pen and paper planners, whiteboards, etc. I’d like to share two ways that have worked for me. I’m … Read More
If you are a leader, it is your job to keep your people motivated, and stave off any demoralization. But what if YOU lose your mojo due to some cranky folks in your organization? It’s so easy to be derailed … Read More
Everyone has moments, or even periods, of insecurity. Situation One: Once, about 15 years ago, I was struggling to
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Communication solves problems; lack of communication causes problems. Communication is arguably the most critical skill we need to survive in the world, and leaders must master it. Here are five posts to help.
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Everyone loves stories. Stories inspire and motivate and help things “stick” so much better than facts, data, and research findings.