Are You A Tumbleweed?
According to Webster, a tumbleweed is a plant (a Russian thistle or any of several amaranths) that breaks away from its roots in the autumn and is driven about by the wind as a light rolling mass.
I use the … Read the rest
Got A Problem In The Workplace? Choose Your Battles Carefully.
Got a problem? Rank it on a scale from one to ten, ten being worst. In fact, most people have only a handful of 10s because most of life is comprised of ones, twos and threes. Right?
For instance, … Read the rest
Communication Fitness — No Sweat!
I wonder if you made New Year’s resolutions to diet and exercise? Some aspect of keeping physically fit seems to make our lists each year, even though many of us don’t stick with it. Here’s another area that could benefit … Read the rest
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!
Please watch the video for my personal holiday message to you.
High-Stakes Conversations
All real conversations are important. But the consequences of some conversations have more potential impact than others.
Here are tips for preparing for and successfully completing these high-stakes conversations — whether they are professional or personal.
Avoiding The Parent Trap
September is here and thousands of kids are back to school. That means it’s time for that wonderful rite of fall: Parent-Teacher conferences. Here are some tips for parents on how to have a productive talk with their child’s teacher, … Read the rest