Category: Leadership
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Why did I come in here…
I’m sure you, like me, have moments where you walk from one room to another with a specific intention (e.g. fill your coffee cup or grab your checkbook) and then suddenly, when you arrive in the next room you have no idea why you’re there! Scientists call this the “doorway effect” and are finding more…
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Um….. No. You are wrong
At one time or another we all get feedback that we just don’t agree with. It could be from a boss, a colleague, a friend, or a family member. Regardless of whether or not we agree, how we respond sets the stage for the future of our relationships and how we grow and share our…
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Pause. Rewind. Delete.
Feeling stuck? I was too. But I stepped out of it. And you can too. The first step is pretty simple. So why not take it?
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Warning! I’m a little crabby.
I find myself having to ask people to repeat things they’ve just said and sometimes feel like I never heard certain pieces of information shared previously. I go into a room having no idea why I went in, and I’m having a hard time finding words or phrases that were just on the tip of…
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From Inside the Soup
Today’s piece is dedicated to a wonderful, generous woman who shared her story with me and said, “Your ability to see ‘the possible’ is inspiring. I’m impishly imagining a blog from you titled, “From Inside the Soup“. We were talking about our lives and she shared a story which I will somewhat alter for the…
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There is no trust!
“There is no trust! Can you help us with that?” That is usually the first thing a person says to me when describing their challenging work environment. And yes, there are hundreds of tools, techniques, trainings and books that are specifically designed to increase trust – especially in the workplace. Many of those are extremely…
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How limiting is my fear?
There are many theories and studies that support that we have a natural tendency to avoid, push away from, or fear people who are different from us. Our inherent fight or flight responses trigger us to turn away from, or defend against, people who are different until we understand that they are safe. Researchers claim…
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Will I get a pay increase?
Your boss comes to you and says, “We need you to learn the new scheduling system so you can provide backup when the primary scheduler is out”. What is your immediate response? Based on what I hear from employers, 90% of the time the response is, “Will I get a pay increase?” Or worse, the employer asks…
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I Hope She Doesn’t Leave Me
How many times have you wondered if your most valued team members are considering jumping ship? The Truth No one (including you) is irreplaceable. So don’t let that thought keep you awake at night. There’s no way you can guarantee that your employees will stay with you forever. Here are some easy things you can…
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Minding my business
I always knew it was a good idea to mind my business. Mostly because I could see the drama and unnecessary antics that are caused when I don’t. However, especially now as my daughter transitions into motherhood, I am experiencing how staying in my own business is one of the best things I’ve ever learned…