This month’s focus on being assertive has brought some great questions about the line between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and requests for tips. As a reminder, assertiveness involves honoring yourself while … Continue reading Want to be Assertive? Here are Some Tips…
Here’s your Monday challenge: START SOMETHING! I love this Seth Godin quote: “The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to respond. But the hardest thing is … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Start Something!
To conclude this month’s emphasis on boundary setting, several of you have asked for examples of clear boundary statements. Just remember, before you make any such statements, it is important … Continue reading Samples of Clear Boundary Statements
This month we have devoted our posts and podcasts to the whole subject of setting boundaries. Sometimes it is useful to think about what boundaries are actually invading your life, … Continue reading Healthy versus Unhealthy Boundaries
If you feel like a plate spinner – too much to do – too many things to do – all at the same time, setting boundaries will rescue you! Listen to this 3 minute podcast for the why and how…
“NO” sounds so final. Negative. Unfriendly.”
Here’s an alternative…
One of the best ways to build your network is to connect two people who need each others’ services. Or to connect one person to another whose services you recommend. … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Be a Connector
I get asked this networking question all the time. “How in the world do I start a conversation with someone I don’t know?!” Whether is it how to start the … Continue reading How to Start a Networking Convo…
This is another question I get from hesitant networkers. “When is it most appropriate to exchange business cards?” The answer is simple: At the end of the conversation. There are … Continue reading When Should You Exchange Business Cards?
One of the biggest mistakes I see “networkers” make is that they build and feed their networks expecting a return. This is a quick way to make your networking efforts … Continue reading …When You Least Expect It!
This week’s “great point” is about two words that are just magical when used. Correctly. Listen to this brief podcast to discover a tool you should never forget. PC Thank … Continue reading Great Point Podcast: Two Magical Words, but with One Contingency…
