Learning and the Out-Of-Body Experience
Have you ever looked in the mirror and been a bit surprised by the reflection you see? As I’m getting older, I find it happens to me more often than I’d like it to. In my mind, I’m still in my...
View Article3 Tips for Developing Mental Agility
Do you think of yourself as open-minded? Are you willing to consider new ideas for solving problems? Do you catch yourself saying, “What if … ” at least two times a week? Does the phrase, “We’ve always...
View ArticleCan Employee Engagement Fit in Your Pocket?
We all know how costly it is to replace employees when they leave an organization. In an article from TLNT I learned that when you consider all of the costs associated with employee turnover –...
View ArticleAre You Having Intentional Interactions?
After a day of meetings, phone calls and email communication, are you left feeling wiped out, yet unfulfilled? You know … that feeling of being super-busy but REALLY accomplishing little? I think I may...
View ArticleDoes the Idea of a Vacation Bring Excitement or Anxiety?
Time for a little self-reflection quiz: (please mentally respond with a simple Yes or No) Are you the go-to person for problem resolution? Are you feeling that all work being done on the team must have...
View ArticleThe Upside of Getting Involved
When faced with challenges, it is easy to curl up in a ball (aka, going fetal) and head into your blanket fort to color. However, that RARELY leads to any resolution. When things are tough and not...
View Article5 Ways to Create Buzzworthy Meetings
Let’s face it; we spend a LOT of time in meetings – most of which feel like a death-march of “report outs” so that everyone is in the loop with what is happening! These types of meetings leave...
View Article4 Self-Management Techniques When Change Is Hard
I’ve always thought of myself as someone who embraces change – I like the idea of learning something new and continuing to strive for something better. I can get bored with the content of my work if...
View ArticleAre You Growing Change Agents in Your Organization?
There’s a great cartoon that says ‘Who wants change?’ and everyone wildly waves their hands in the air. The next question is ‘Who wants to change?’ and all the hands come down. ‘Nope. Not me.’ Every...
View Article5 Ways to Break Your Silos
One of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is that their organization operates in “silos”. Some of the most common ways this can play out in an organization include: Lack of understanding...
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