The opportunities for networking are abundant. As a matter of fact, there are so many available that it can be overwhelming. For instance, the popular website www.meetup.com lists networking groups available in your geographic area. The total for my area is 5802 – overwhelming! And these are just the informal networks of like-minded […]
Text messaging is a popular form of communication, particularly among the millennials where it is the preferred form of communication, easily replacing e-mail. Equally popular is social media in its various forms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, various blogs and apps, etc.). Spend time in any coffee shop or restaurant and you will see the prominence […]
Today’s businesses operate in an environment of constant change which gives rise to disagreements and debate. This is healthy. Successful companies rise to the challenge by relying on a diverse and multi-talented team to collaborate, develop and examine potential solutions and then choose and implement the best solution. Fighting occurs when emotions derail the […]
Listening is key to personal effectiveness across the board – in our roles within both the business world and the multiple roles that we hold in our personal lives as partner, parent, child, friend. It is one of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey) and it sets the foundation for the […]
In his bestselling book Good To Great, Jim Collins and his team of researchers identify 5 common characteristics shared by companies that make the leap from just being good to being great. Of these 5, my personal favorite is #3 – Confront the Brutal Facts. It is impossible to make good decisions without first […]
Time Management is a phrase that is linked to stress. Merely thinking about it can create a negative mindset that starts a downward spiral of thoughts and feelings. It is a universal problem that is getting worse rather than better in our fast paced, technologically advanced, super-connected world. A google search of “time management” […]
What does it take to change behavior? In his new best seller, Triggers, Marshall Goldsmith’s central theme highlights the importance of being proactive – in other words – just try, every day. He shows the power of incorporating active questions into your daily routine. These are a few simple questions such as “Did I […]
Just as a physical workout leads to increased energy levels and feelings of well-being, being proactive rather than reactive in everyday living has the same effect. Being proactive means taking responsibility for our own lives. Being reactive means allowing outside forces, circumstances, or people to limit or control our life. Reactive people blame and complain […]
We have all engaged in multitasking. After all, we live in a fast-paced world where the competing demands for our attention outstrip the time available. For me, the mental image that leaps to mind is participating in a conference call while checking and responding to e-mail – or participating in a phone conversation while continuing […]
Complaints often fall into the category of negative mind chatter. They arise in reaction to some act, circumstance, condition or person that is considered wrong or unjust. They fester and gain energy when we fail to form a positive response to this complaint. But the energy is negative. It spirals downward. The complainer sees […]
