Ask for More: How to Receive Negative Feedback Without Getting Defensive We spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to constructively GIVE negative feedback. How do we respond when we RECEIVE it? Do we respond gracefully or do we get defensive? One of my first mentors suggested that we ASK FOR MORE! I often share the example of…
Got Gold? As I listened to interviews with the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal winners, I noticed several themes. I’ve summed up these themes using the acronym G-O-L-D: Gratitude Optimism Lessons Determination Perhaps we can use these in our own endeavors! G – GRATITUDE Gold medal winners mentioned how grateful they were for the love of their family, others who…
12 Tips for “Enjoying the Ride” We sometimes spend lots of energy trying to fix or change negative situations that are really beyond our control. (ie – corporate decisions, the economy) Instead, it would be a better use of our time to find ways to counteract the negativity by focusing on creating more of “what provides amusement or enjoyment” (Webster Dictionary definition…
Say NO Nicely My favorite ways to say NO nicely fall into the THREE categories below. Choose the phrases, or a combination of phrases, that work best for you! Above all else, avoid making excuses! 1. Compliment + NO “I appreciate your thinking of me, however I’m going to opt out.” “I’m flattered that you’d ask me out, but I’m…
PLAY NICELY: CONFLICT RESOLUTION DO’S AND DON’TS -DO use consultative phrases…(DON’T dictate or demand) What do you think about… How about… Would you be willing to… Could we try… Would you consider… –DO seek clarification…(DON’T assume that you understand) Let me make sure I understand what you’re saying… What do…
Pick one or more of the suggestions below 1. Say good morning for 7 days to each person you see. Don’t expect a response, just say good morning. 2. At the next social gathering, introduce yourself to at least 3 strangers (not all at once) and chat for a few minutes. 3. Go somewhere alone (movie, party, etc) or…