Several years ago, as we were emerging from an economic downturn, I wrote an article based on my popular presentation “How to Stay Positive and Focused in Uncertain Times.” The suggestions in that article still hold true and offer hope today. Focus on what you can control You can’t control the national economy or who is currently in this…
The question is how do you communicate that you care to your clients, co-workers and even your kids?!! Communicating with compassion is especially important in situations that require working together in a problem-solving or conflict resolution situation. In the words of leadership guru John Maxwell: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”…
“What brief thought would YOU share with young women on how to be content…even in tough times?” That’s the question that I recently posted on Facebook in preparation for a super-short presentation on “contentment”…and the responses I received are useful to EVERYONE, not just young women. I could have bypassed the opportunity to post this question. I could have just…
Four-year-olds When my daughter was born [23 years ago] it occurred to me that I knew nothing about child rearing. Sure, I had been a working person and supervisor for many years, but my expertise on children was limited. Being the good educator that I was, I decided to do some research — a one year subscription to various parenting…
I had the unique opportunity to read a REAL-LIFE “angry” email that a colleague had composed in response to a difficult workplace situation. The first list of words below was taken directly from that email. Thankfully, the email that was actually sent included the second set of words below. Positive, tactful yet still clearly conveyed the concerns. Perhaps this wrong…
“Motivational March” Favorite presentation quotes from this month’s keynotes and workshops! (Big Picture) “You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.” -Alvin Toffler (Adapting) “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” -Maya Angelou (Employee Engagement)…