“Act swiftly and vigorously, without ‘buts’ and ‘ifs’… Napoleon Bonaparte Said another way, don’t let your ‘buts’ get in your way. 😉
Napoleon on how to best take action
Category: Coaching Advice
Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side
Why doesn’t’ everyone just get along??? We hear this all the time. Whether it is differing values, conflicts or simple misunderstandings, some people have a harder time than others “just … Continue reading Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side
Delaying Feedback Doesn’t Help Anyone
Are you so skittish about damaging a relationship or de-motivating a team member that you don’t give developmental feedback? You are not alone. It is unpleasant. Not fun. Can be … Continue reading Delaying Feedback Doesn’t Help Anyone
Stop Caring about Getting the Credit
Too many people let their egos get in the way of progress and good work. Sure they work hard on a project or a cause. Then, instead of handing parts … Continue reading Stop Caring about Getting the Credit
It’s YOUR Work… Wisdom by Tina Fey
It doesn’t matter if it is a school play or a dumb TV show, you should care about it so much that people get annoyed with you. –Tina Fey … Continue reading It’s YOUR Work… Wisdom by Tina Fey
Hey Dude – Let It Go!
I know you’ve heard the expression, “Let it go!” When this is said, it usually means that someone is hanging on to something that is emotionally toxic. Anger. Sadness. Frustration. … Continue reading Hey Dude – Let It Go!
Great Quote on Actions vs Thoughts
“Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.” – Bergson Is this you?
Godin on the Cost of Failure
“The tiny cost of failure is dwarfed by the huge cost of not trying.” – Seth Godin What one thing can you “try more” about?
Seth Godin on Mapping Your Future…
If you hesitate to map our your future, or set a goal, you’ve just gone ahead and mapped your future. – Seth Godin Think of it, your inaction also sets … Continue reading Seth Godin on Mapping Your Future…
William Penn on “Time”
“Time is what we want most, but what we spend worst.” – William Penn Sounds like a real opportunity! -M
The Hazard of a Raised Voice…
“No argument is won by a raised voice.” -Marsha Egan (that’s me!) Just think about it, the millisecond a voice is raised, the entire communication changes. People no longer focus … Continue reading The Hazard of a Raised Voice…
