What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. –Ralph Waldo Emerson This gets back to the “who we are” vs … Continue reading What lies behind us… Ralph Waldo
What lies behind us… Ralph Waldo
Category: Success Strategies
Start on the Right Foot When Meeting Someone New
“Humans are by nature too complicated to be understood fully. So, we can choose either to approach our fellow human beings with suspicion or to approach them with an open … Continue reading Start on the Right Foot When Meeting Someone New
Wisdom from Yoda
Do or do not. There is no try. –Yoda, Jedi Master When a client says to me, “I will try,” I respond with, “well, will you or will you not?”
Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!
Everyone procrastinates. Let’s just try to procrastinate less. Here are some tips: 1. Stop thinking about how large or complex a task is. Instead, start with just one part of … Continue reading Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!
Leaders are their meetings’ success!
90% of the success of a meeting lies with the meeting leaders! – Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC More meeting tips, click here.
Brain Clutter – Your Productivity Sapper!
Want to be more productive? Easy – Minimize your “brain clutter! OK, so what IS brain clutter? Just as it sounds – too much in or on the brain. Just … Continue reading Brain Clutter – Your Productivity Sapper!
Problems are… ???
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” – Henry Kaiser I like to say “problems are challenges.” It changes the aura of the situation, doesn’t it?
Want Great Feedback? Use “Stop, Start, Continue”
We can all think about that painful questions that we hear after an event, workshop, party, program. “What feedback do you have to make it better?” Do they really want … Continue reading Want Great Feedback? Use “Stop, Start, Continue”
Yes, But…
Here’s something to consider: Use “yes, and…” instead of “yes, but…” Many times when hear a suggestion, you might counter with a “but.” I like your idea for the meeting, … Continue reading Yes, But…
No Argument is Won by a Raised Voice
Think about it. The times when someone raised his or her voice to you… The times when you raised your voice… Did it work? Ever? Success Booster: If you want … Continue reading No Argument is Won by a Raised Voice
The “Blackberry Prayer” and Meetings – NOT Good!
Have you heard of the “blackberry prayer?” It is what you see when someone is checking his or her smart phone under a table. Yes, it looks something like praying, … Continue reading The “Blackberry Prayer” and Meetings – NOT Good!
