I recently visited a local American Red Cross to make a blood donation. My experience was like most other times I’ve stopped by to contribute – with one exception this time. As my donation was finishing up, my nurse was attending to me when a male co-worker entered the donation area and announced loudly heContinue reading “How expensive are my distractions?”
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Three Ways to Pave the Way for your Team in 2010
Well, it’s here. 2010 – a new decade. As January moves into full swing, I want to encourage you to energize your team for the year ahead. It’s no secret that 2009 was a difficult year for many people. The economy created uncertainty (and still does to an extent), jobs were lost in most everyContinue reading “Three Ways to Pave the Way for your Team in 2010”
Four Benefits of a Coffeehouse Appointment
I don’t know anyone who believes they just have too much time on their hands. Even for most retirees (my dad included), their “to do “ lists only grows when they leave corporate life. Yet, in a world often dominated by daily updates to facebook and the perpetual items on our task list, it’s easyContinue reading “Four Benefits of a Coffeehouse Appointment”
Three things your employees need from you now
It’s no secret that it has been a difficult year for businesses all around the country. The sluggish economy has left no one untouched whether it is lost revenues, a reduction in staff or simply the uncertainty of what is to come. So given the events of 2009, what is on your employees’ minds? It’sContinue reading “Three things your employees need from you now”
What Happens When Our Emotions Get the Best of Us
Leaders warn against the danger of letting emotions get the best of us when discussions become heated or frustrating. Check out a recent exchange between White House press secretary Robert Gibbs and April Ryan of American Urban Radio, in which Gibbs essentially compared Ryan to a petulant child. So what can we learn from thisContinue reading “What Happens When Our Emotions Get the Best of Us”