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# Marsha Egan

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- [Blog](https://www.marshaegan.com/blog/) - Marsha's blog, "Provocative Insights" shares quick "Monday Motivators," short podcasts, email management tips, and success strategies you can use right away.
- [Monday Motivator on the Speed of a Leader...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-speed-of-a-leader/) - “The speed of the leader is the speed of the gang.” — Mary Kay Ash Reflection: Leaders set the pace for their organizations. Your enthusiasm, responsiveness, and commitment become the benchmark for everyone around you. If you want greater engagement, start by modeling it yourself. Challenge: Consider the pace you're setting today. Is it inspiring
- [Monday Motivator on Wisdom](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-wisdom/) - “Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.” — David Starr Jordan Reflection: Knowledge alone isn’t enough—leadership requires action guided by values and judgment. Challenge: Act today on something you already know is the right next step.
- [Monday Motivator on Consensus](https://www.marshaegan.com/16384-2/) - “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Reflection: Leadership is not passive agreement—it is shaping understanding and aligning people toward a shared direction. Challenge: Clarify direction in one group situation today where alignment is needed.
- [Monday Motivator on the Function of Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-function-of-leadership/) - “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” — Ralph Nader Reflection: The highest form of leadership is multiplication—developing others who can lead independently and confidently. Challenge: Invest time today in developing someone else’s confidence or decision-making ability.
- [Monday Motivator about NOT Being in Charge...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-about-not-being-in-charge/) - “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek Reflection: Leadership is service-oriented. Its success is measured by how well others are supported, not controlled. Challenge: Do one thing today that removes stress or friction for someone else.
- [Monday Motivator from Michael Jordan...](https://www.marshaegan.com/16400-2/) - “Earn your leadership every day.” — Michael Jordan Reflection: Leadership is not permanent—it is reinforced daily through effort, integrity, and performance. Challenge: Identify one leadership behavior today that you must actively demonstrate—not assume.
- [Monday Motivator on Buying in to the Leader...](https://www.marshaegan.com/16395-2/) - “People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” — John C. Maxwell Reflection: Trust in leadership is built first through credibility, character, and consistency—not strategy alone. Challenge: Strengthen trust today through one clear, consistent action others can rely on.
- [Monday Motivator on Leading from the Back](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-leading-from-the-back/) - “Lead from the back—and let others believe they are in front.” — Nelson Mandela Reflection: True leadership lifts others forward, giving them ownership, confidence, and visibility while guiding quietly behind the scenes. Challenge: Support someone else’s idea today and let them take credit for the win.
- [](https://www.marshaegan.com/16378-2/) - “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, but the one that gets people to do the greatest things.” — Ronald Reagan Reflection: Leadership multiplies impact by unlocking the potential in others, not by doing everything yourself. Challenge: Delegate or empower one task today that allows someone else to shine.
- [Monday Motivator on showing "Average People"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-showing-average-people/) - “Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.” — John D. Rockefeller Reflection: Leadership elevates capability. It’s about helping others grow beyond what they thought they could do. Challenge: Coach or guide one person today to stretch beyond their current performance level.
- [Monday Motivator by Lao Tzu... INNNteresting...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-lao-tzu-innnteresting/) - Here is an interesting Quote. I wonder whether you agree with it... “A leader is best when people barely know they exist.” — Lao Tzu Reflection: Effective leadership is often quiet and supportive, empowering others rather than seeking attention or control. Challenge: Step back today and let someone else take the lead while you support
- [Monday Motivator on the Power of Example](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-power-of-example/) - “Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.” — Edmund Burke Reflection: Others learn more from what you do than what you say. Your behavior silently sets the standard for those around you. Challenge: Choose one situation today where you will intentionally model the behavior you want others to follow.
- [Monday Motivator on Growth and Chance...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-growth-and-chance/) - “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” — James Cash Penney Reflection: Progress is intentional. Growth happens when effort, planning, and collaboration align around a shared goal. In other words, "WORK!' Challenge: Identify one partnership or habit that could better support your growth — what can you do
- [Monday Motivator on Smooth and Rough Seas...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-smooth-and-rough-seas/) - “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt Reflection: Challenges develop skill, judgment, and resilience. Rough waters don’t signal failure — they build capability and confidence. Challenge: When faced with difficulty today, remind yourself: This is enhancing my skills, not stopping my progress.
- [Monday Motivator on Doubts](https://www.marshaegan.com/16348-2/) - “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. RooseveltReflection: Doubt quietly erodes potential. Belief opens doors that fear keeps closed. What you believe today shapes what’s possible tomorrow. Challenge: Replace one limiting thought, one hesitation, with an empowering one — and act on it. Push through
- [Monday Motivator:  Get Together!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-get-together/) - “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford Reflection: Teams succeed through commitment, trust, and shared purpose. Collaboration isn’t just about starting — it’s about staying aligned. Challenge: Acknowledge one person who contributes to shared success and thank him or her today.
- [Monday Motivator: Get UNcomfortable!](https://www.marshaegan.com/16327-2/) - Here is a good one... "Great things never come from comfort zones." -Roy T Bennett Reflection: Comfort keeps things familiar — growth requires courage. Every meaningful improvement begins with a willingness to feel a little uncomfortable.Your Challenge: Step outside your comfort zone today in one small but intentional way.
- [Monday Motivator by Ken Blanchard](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ken-blanchard/) - “None of us is as smart as all of us.” — Ken Blanchard Reflection: Collective wisdom outperforms individual expertise. Progress accelerates when we listen, share, and build on each other’s ideas. Challenge: Invite a different perspective before making your next decision.
- [Monday Motivator on the Power of Many](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-power-of-many/) - So simple yet so profound... “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller Reflection: Collaboration multiplies effort and insight. When people bring their strengths together, results exceed what any individual could achieve alone.Challenge: Reach out to collaborate, ask for input, or offer help — strengthen one connection today.
- [Monday Motivator on What Matters](https://www.marshaegan.com/16300-2/) - “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James Reflection: Every action sends a ripple. Even small efforts — a kind word, a focused hour, a thoughtful choice — impact outcomes and people around us. Your work and presence matter more than you know. Challenge: Choose one action today and
- [Monday Motivator on Where to Find Opportunity](https://www.marshaegan.com/16309-2/) - “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein Reflection: Challenges often disguise their gifts. When we shift perspective, problems become pathways to insight, growth, and innovation. Challenge: Identify one difficulty you’re facing and ask: What opportunity might be hiding here?
- [Monday Motivator by Margaret Thatcher](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-margaret-thatcher/) - Here's a wise thought... “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” — Margaret Thatcher Reflection: Persistence is often the deciding factor between giving up and breaking through. Progress rarely happens in one clean attempt. Don't give up quickly. Challenge: Recommit to something you’ve tried before. Take one steady step
- [Monday Motivator on Falling and Getting Up...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-falling-and-getting-up/) - “Fall seven times and stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb Reflection: Resilience isn’t about never falling — it’s about refusing to stay down. Each setback strengthens your ability to rise again with more wisdom and grit. Challenge: Think of one recent setback. What helped you get back up — and how can you use that
- [Monday Motivator on the first of human qualities...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-first-of-human-qualities/) - Here is a quote for you to consider... “Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.” — Aristotle Reflection: Every meaningful trait — honesty, kindness, resilience — requires courage to express. Courage makes all other strengths possible. It’s the spark that ignites action. Your Challenge: Do one
- [Monday Motivator on Gettin' er dun...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-gettin-er-dun/) - This is one of my favorites. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela I've featured it in our January Newsletter, so please check it out. Reflection: Big goals can feel overwhelming at the start, but progress transforms the impossible into the achievable. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence fuels results.Challenge: Start a goal
- [Monday Motivator for the New Year...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-for-the-new-year/) - “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker Reflection: This is a great thought as we start the new year... The future isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we build through intention and consistent action. Your daily habits shape the outcomes you’ll live with tomorrow. Challenge: Choose
- [Monday Motvator from Mother T...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motvator-from-mother-t/) - Here is an interesting quote to start your week... “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” — Mother Teresa What does this mean to you? Reflection: Leadership doesn’t require a title — it begins with action. Change starts when one person steps forward to help another. Small individual efforts create meaningful
- [Monday Motivator from FDR...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-fdr/) - I really like this one... “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt Reflection: Persistence often matters more than power. When challenges reach their peak, resilience is what carries us through. Holding on gives solutions time to arrive and strength time to grow.
- [Monday Motivator: Henry for on Mistakes...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-henry-for-on-mistakes/) - “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” — Henry Ford Reflection: Mistakes are inevitable — the real danger lies in missing the lesson they offer. Growth happens when we pause, reflect, and adjust. Each misstep is an invitation to improve. Challenge: Identify a recent mistake and write down the lesson
- [Monday Motivator: Choice Vs. Ability?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-choice-vs-ability/) - Good morning. Here is a quote to get your week started: "It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." Reflection: What defines us isn’t talent alone but the decisions we make each day. Choices shape character, direction, and results. Even small decisions reveal commitment and intention. Challenge: Make
- [Monday Motvator: Action Jackson!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motvator-action-jackson/) - Continuing our motvation from last week, here is another: “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” — Albert Schweitzer Reflection: Influence is earned through authenticity. The way you show up teaches more than any speech ever could. This Week's Challenge: Notice how your behavior shapes others today—and consciously
- [Monday Motivator: DO vs. SAY](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-do-vs-say/) - I love this quote -- great for a start to November: “What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” — Stephen Covey Reflection: True leadership isn’t about words—it’s about consistent action. People follow what they see, not what they hear.Your Challenge: Today, let your actions speak louder than your advice. Lead by
- [Monday Motivator by MLK](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-mlk/) - “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Reflection: Clarity often comes through motion. Starting is the key to figuring it out. And I like the concise "Just Start!" as another motivational phrase. Challenge: Take that first step today—however small—on something you’ve been overthinking.#TakeTheFirstStep #ProgressOverPerfection #StartNow
- [Your Attitude Can Determine Your Altitude](https://www.marshaegan.com/you-attitude-can-determine-your-altitude/) - Your career trajectory can be impacted by your attitudes and your perspectives. Doing great work is just not good enough anymore... Read on.
- [Monday Motivator by the Dalai Lama](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-the-dalai-lama/) - “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama Reflection: Joy isn’t passive—it’s created by what we do and how we think. Challenge: Do one thing today just because it brings you joy—and notice the energy it brings. #ChooseJoy #IntentionalLiving #HappinessIsAction
- [10 Strategies You Can Use to Build Relationships](https://www.marshaegan.com/10-strategies-you-can-use-to-build-relationships/) - Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan reviews 10 tips that can help build even better business relatiosnhips.
- [Let's Keep It Simple](https://www.marshaegan.com/lets-keep-it-simple/) - A look at how leading a simple life can help you enjoy your life.
- [Monday Motivator by Sir Winston...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-sir-winston/) - What a motivational quote... “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill Reflection: Life isn’t about one win or one loss—it’s about persistence. Challenge: Revisit something that didn’t go as planned. What can you try differently this time? #KeepGoing #Resilience #LessonsInFailure
- [Monday Motivator on Opportunity by Thos Edison](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-opportunity-by-thos-edison/) - I love this quote: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison Reflection: Hard work isn’t glamorous, but it’s often the gateway to breakthrough. Don’t let effort scare you off. The harder you work, the luckier you get... Challenge: Commit 30 minutes today to
- [Monday Motivator on Challenging your Limits](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-challenging-your-limits/) - “Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” — Jerry Dunn This is an interesting twist. What does it mean to you? Reflection: Growth happens when we stretch. Obstacles are invitations to expand what we believe we can handle. Challenge: Push yourself today in one area—effort, courage, or creativity—and surprise yourself. #GrowthMindset #ChallengeYourself #LevelUp
- [Monday Motivator on Reinvention](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-reinvention/) - Consider this great quote: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis Reflection: Reinvention has no age limit. As long as you're breathing, dreaming is still allowed. AND encouraged! Challenge: Identify one new goal—personal or professional—that excites you, and jot down a next step. #LifelongLearning
- [Monday Motivator or Whether YOU Can Make a Difference...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-or-whether-you-can-make-a-difference/) - Here's a great Monday challenge: “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James Reflection: Your everyday efforts matter more than you know. Never underestimate your influence. Your words of encouragement can mean mush more than you think... Challenge: Reach out and encourage someone today. A kind word or gesture
- [Have You Forgotten to Reward Yourself?](https://www.marshaegan.com/have-you-forgotten-to-reward-yourself/) - Life is a continual learning experience. As we evolve, we need to learn new things, do things new ways, and challenge ourselves to let go of old traditions and build new ones. Changing behaviors can be one of life's biggest challenges, but because everything is changing around us, many times we do need to remember
- [Monday Motivator on Making a Diff...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-making-a-diff/) - Here's some food for thought (FFT) for your week: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall Consider this: Your actions ripple outward. Even small efforts shape the world around you.Your Challenge: Make one choice today that contributes positively to your
- [Monday Motivator on "Self Like"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-self-like/) - This week, consider Maya Angelou's wise advice...“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Reflection: Gut check. Real success comes from alignment—when your actions reflect your values and bring joy. Your Challenge: Reflect: Where in your work or life can you realign with what you truly enjoy? Note: this
- [Monday Motivator from Nelson Mandela...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-nelson-mandela/) - Here is your thought for the week: "It always seems impossible until it is done." This Nelson Mandela quote reminds us that many achievements look daunting until they’re behind us. Action shrinks fear, doesn't it? Challenge: Pick one “too hard” task today—and just start. Don’t wait for the finish line to feel motivated. #JustStart #OvercomeFear #DoTheWork
- [The Hidden Power Of The Compliment](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-hidden-power-of-the-compliment/) - The importance of positive comments in the workplace.
- [Monday Motivator on Timing...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-timing/) - This Monday, ask yourself, "What am I waiting for?" Here is a great quote. “Do not wait for the perfect time and place to enter, for you are already onstage.” — David Whyte My Reflection: Life isn’t a rehearsal. You’re already in the spotlight, so bring your best self forward now. Challenge: Step up in
- [Monday Motivator on How to Do the Impossible...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-how-to-do-the-impossible/) - Happy Monday! Consider this quote by Charles Kingsleigh: “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” Here's what I say... Belief is the seed of all great accomplishments. And the converse is that doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Agree? Your Challenge: Write down one “impossible” goal—and one
- [Monday Motivator by Mark Twain...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-mark-twain-2/) - To start your week, here is a quote by Mark Twain that I love: The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain Reflection: The hardest part of most goals is simply beginning. Starting breaks the inertia and builds momentum. Don’t overthink it—just move. This Week's Challenge: Choose one task you’ve been avoiding
- [Monday Motivator from Arthur Ashe...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-arthur-ashe/) - Start your Monday with this: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe FFT: You don’t need perfection or permission to begin. Progress starts with your current resources and mindset. Waiting for the "right time" often means never starting. This weeks' challenge: Take one small action today toward
- [Planning is the Difference...](https://www.marshaegan.com/planning-is-the-difference/) - Planning is the Difference...
- [The Time Manager's Most Important Secret to Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-time-managers-most-important-secret-to-success/) - Here's my take on it: Successful people are masters at ...
- [Ask a Coach: Why is a Talent Culture Important to My Organization's Success?](https://www.marshaegan.com/ask-coach-talent-culture-important-organizations-success/) - Developing talent is not a one time effort. For organizations to be continually successful, they need to populate vacancies, and move great talent upward continually. This calls for a talent mindset culture. When you have this type of mindset in place, filling open positions can be an opportunity that the organization celebrates, rather than fears.
- [Monday Motivator by Ike](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ike/) - Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike) says it plainly:"You don’t lead by hitting people over the head—that’s assault, not leadership." Challenge: Lead with respect, not force. This week, pay attention to how you influence others. Are you inspiring or intimidating? Swap control for collaboration, and see how much further your team will go. While the "stick" might
- [Monday Motivator by Walt Disney](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-walt-disney-2/) - Walt Disney opines:"Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised." What do you think of this quote? Your Challenge: This week, choose courage over comfort. Speak up, start something, or take a risk you’ve been avoiding. Leadership is not about having no fear—it’s about moving forward despite
- [Monday Motivator on "Leaving a Trail..."](https://www.marshaegan.com/16084-2/) - This quote from Muriel Strode is popular, and worth repeating..."Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Your Challenge: Blaze a trail. This week, resist the urge to play it safe. Take a bold step in a direction no one else is going. Leadership
- [Monday Motivator on How to Lead People into the Future...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-how-to-lead-people-into-the-future/) - Here's something for you to ponder this week: "The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present." -James M. KouzesYour Challenge: Slow down and show up. This week, engage in one intentional, present conversation. Put away distractions and listen with full attention—because real connection is the
- [Monday Motivator on Who Innovates...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-who-innovates/) - Here's a good one from Steve Jobs"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." Challenge: Shake up your routine. Identify one area in your work or life that feels stale and challenge yourself to innovate. True leaders don’t just maintain—they reimagine.
- [Monday Motivator: Head or Heart?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-head-or-heart/) - Wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt:"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." This Week'sChallenge: Practice heart-centered leadership. When tension arises this week, pause and respond with empathy, not instinct. Let compassion guide your leadership decisions and watch your influence deepen.
- [Monday Motivator by Jack Welch](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-jack-welch/) - From Jack Welch:"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself; when you become a leader, success is all about growing others." Challenge: Shift your focus outward. Choose one person in your orbit and invest in their growth this week. Ask how you can help them learn, stretch, or lead. Great leaders build
- [Monday Motivator from Ronnie R...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-ronnie-r/) - "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, but the one who gets people to do the greatest things." -Ronald Reagan Here is your challenge: This week, empower someone to shine. Mentor, delegate, or cheerlead—whatever it takes to help another person rise to their potential. True leadership is about elevating
- [Is Your Brain a Cluttered Mess?](https://www.marshaegan.com/is-your-brain-a-cluttered-mess/) - Here is today's best tip that can help you minimize your brain clutter.
- [Monday Motivator on Being Self-Made](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-being-self-made/) - Being self-made means putting yourself in position to help others put themselves in position to be successful. —A Boogie with da Hoodie (Julius Dubose) Pretty "heady" from da Hoodie, but a powerful thought for the week...
- [Monday Motivator on Doing Your Best](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-doing-your-best/) - Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. --John Wooden You'll note, no where was perfection mentioned...
- [Monday Motivator on Self Love](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-self-love/) - Don’t forget to love yourself. — Soren Kierkegaard 'Nuff said. Have a great week!
- [Monday Motivator on Status](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-status/) - The interesting question isn’t whether someone has status. It’s whether they’re gutsy enough to demonstrate it by making things better for others. -Seth Godin Doesn't "making it better for others" enhance your status?
- [Monday Motivator: Seth G. on Oceans and Drops...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-g-on-oceans-and-drops/) - Oceans are made of drops. -Seth Godin How can you apply this statement to your career progress?
- [Monday Motivator from Maslow...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-maslow/) - Here is an interesting thought to ponder... In any given moment, we have two options, we either step forward into growth, or step backward into safety." -Abraham Maslow Is safety really safe?
- [Monday Motivator on the Magic of an Honest Expression of Gratitude...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-magic-of-an-honest-expression-of-gratitude/) - The magic of an honest expression of gratitude is that the person saying thank you might benefit from it as much as the recipient. - Seth Godin Not that that is the intention, but let's just call it "collateral benefit."
- [Monday Motivator: Progress or Perfection?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-progress-or-perfection/) - I think we've all heard the quote, "Strive for progress, not perfection." (- Unknown) Here's my take: Remember that it's okay not to be flawless. Instead, focus on getting better each day, as progress is the real goal, not unattainable perfection. It's better to aim for improvement and growth rather than getting hung up on
- [More on the Importance of Importance...](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-the-importance-of-importance/) - 3 Tips to Focus on What Truly Matters As we noted in this week's Monday Motivator, David F. Jakielo said, “The most important thing in life is knowing the most important things in life.” But with so many distractions, how do you stay focused on what really counts? Here are three simple tips to help.
- [Monday Motivator on the Most Important Thing in Life...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-most-important-thing-in-life/) - I love this quote: "The most important thing in life is knowing the most important things in life" by David F. Jakielo. Life gets busy, but are you clear on what truly matters to you? Family, health, purpose—these are the kinds of things that bring real happiness. When you focus on what’s truly important, everything
- [Just START!](https://www.marshaegan.com/just-start/) - The Secret to Getting Ahead: 3 Simple Steps to Get Started Mark Twain said it best: “The secret for getting ahead is getting started.” But sometimes, starting is the hardest part. Whether you're chasing a big dream or tackling a small goal, here are three action steps to help you move forward today. 1. Break
- [Expanding on Yogi's Profound Wisdom...](https://www.marshaegan.com/expanding-on-yogis-profound-wisdom/) - Monday's Yogi quote "If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up someplace else" challenges us to focus: If you don’t want to end up totally lost (or in a place you didn’t mean to be), here are three fun and practical ways to stay on track: Set a Destination (Even a Rough One!)
- [Monday Motivator from Yogi...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-yogi/) - I love this quote: "If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up someplace else."- Yogi Berra Life’s a wild ride, but if you have no clue where you’re headed, you might end up somewhere totally random—maybe awesome, maybe a disaster. A little planning helps… unless you’re cool with unexpected pit stops and total
- [" Have To" leads to "Want To"](https://www.marshaegan.com/have-to-leads-to-want-to/) - Here are three tips to help you "do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do", as we challenged you in our Monday Motivator this week Keep your big picture in mind. Stay focused on your end goal. When the work feels hard or boring, remind yourself why you’re
- [Monday Motivator by Oprah...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-oprah-2/) - "Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do." -Oprah Winfrey This quote is about putting in the work now so you can enjoy the rewards later. Sometimes, you have to focus on responsibilities, tough choices, or tasks you don’t love in order to build the life you really
- [More on Motivation and Discipline](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-motivation-and-discipline/) - I like John Maxwell's quote, "Motivation might get you started, but it’s discipline that keeps you going." It’s easy to feel inspired, but real growth happens when you stick with it—even when you don’t feel like it, or worse DISlike doing it. But remember, that’s where the magic of success happens. Here are three tips
- [Monday Motivator by John Maxwell](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-john-maxwell-2/) - "Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing." --John Maxwell Motivation gets you started, but discipline keeps you moving forward. It’s easy to feel inspired, but real growth happens when you stick with it—even when you don’t feel like it. That’s where the magic happens.
- [Monday Motivator by Walt Disney...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-walt-disney/) - " The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing." --Walt Disney Talking isn't acting. 'Nuff said.
- [Monday Motivator - Can You Do Everything?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-can-you-do-everything/) - "You can do anything, but not everything." A great reflection point... You can do amazing things, but you don’t have to do it all. Focus on what really matters, and let the rest go. Sometimes, doing less is the key to doing your best. Think about it....
- [Monday Motivator on Chasing Rabbits...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-chasing-rabbits/) - Try this one... "If you chase two rabbits, both will escape." - Anonymous What does this say to you? Spread too thin? Not focusedenough?
- [Urgent... Important...? Three Tips to get you through the holidays...](https://www.marshaegan.com/urgent-important-three-tips-to-get-you-through-the-holidays/) - Stephen Covey’s quote featured in this week's Monday Motivator, nails it: “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not on what is important.” It’s a wake-up call. We get so caught up in emails, deadlines, and quick fixes that we neglect what truly matters—our long-term goals, relationships, and personal growth.
- [Monday Motivator: Urgent? Important?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-urgent-important/) - "Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not on what is important." -- Stephen Covey Stephen Covey calls us out here. How often do you chase urgent tasks, neglecting what truly matters? Stop letting "busyness" fool you. Prioritize the meaningful stuff—relationships, growth, health—over the noise. Important things won’t wait forever.
- [Priorities and Sacrifices](https://www.marshaegan.com/priorities-and-sacrifices/) - H.L. Hunt’s quote featured in this week's Monday Motivator, "Decide what you want. Decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work" hits hard because it’s all about accountability. Success isn’t handed out—it’s earned through clarity, trade-offs, and effort. If you’re serious about your goals, you must make
- [Monday Motivator - Decide!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-decide/) - Decide what you want. Decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work. -H.L. Hunt This Monday Motivator quote challenges us to face the tough truth: achieving what we want demands sacrifices and clear priorities. Are you ready to trade comfort or distractions for your goals? Decide, commit,
- [Aligning your Actions and Priorities - 3 Tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/aligning-your-actions-and-priorities-3-tips/) - Our Monday Motivator this week espoused the fact that "Actions Express Priorities." Here are 3 tips: Align your daily actions: Make sure your choices reflect your priorities—whether it’s work, relationships, or personal growth. Set small, actionable goals: Break big goals into small tasks so your actions stay in line with what’s important to you. Check
- [More on that "Daily Decrease..."](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-that-daily-decrease/) - Our Monday Motivator this week challenged you to a daily decrease rather than a daily increase. Here are a few thoughts: Simplify your to-do list: Focus on the most important tasks and let go of the extra ones that just add stress without helping you move forward. Declutter your space: Get rid of things that
- [Monday Motivator on "Decreasing"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-decreasing/) - Happy December! Here is some great FFT (Food For Thought) for the week: "It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials." --Bruce Lee This quote is a reminder that real growth isn’t about adding more stuff to our lives—it’s about cutting out the unnecessary. Are you ready to
- [Monday Motivator on Success and Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-success-and-failure/) - "Success is only another form of failure if we forget what our priorities should be." --Harry Lloyd This quote reminds me that success doesn’t mean much if we lose sight of what really matters. It’s not just about reaching goals—it’s about staying true to your values and priorities along the way. True success is not
- [Monday Motivator from S Covey...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-s-covey/) - Good morning! You'll like this quote by guru steven Covey: "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." A subtle but huge difference. What does this mean to you?
- [5 Tips on Dealing With Change](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-tips-on-dealing-with-change/) - So much of both our working and personal lives are interrupt-driven. Here is a feature on how to combat the distractions to help manage stress.
- [Want to be more productive with your email? Schedule "inbox down" times](https://www.marshaegan.com/productive-email-schedule-inbox-times/) - So now that you've decided to turn off the flashes, bells, and whistles, that signal the arrival of new-found treasure, you can get your head outta your inbox and do some great work. By scheduling those times, you will be able to count on productive "inbox down" times throughout the day. Shut the inbox "down!"
- [Monday Motivator by Ralph W. E.](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ralph-w-e/) - Here's another wize quote by RWE: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." – Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson's quote reminds us that our past and future aren’t as important as the strength and potential we carry inside. It’s what's within us—our resilience, passion, and
- [Monday Motivator by Arthur Ashe](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-arthur-ashe/) - Here is a quote to ponder this week: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." – Arthur Ashe Isn't it all about working with what you've got and taking action, no matter where you are. Just remember that you don’t need perfect conditions to start—you just have to make the
- [Delegating Success: How and Why YOU Should Delegate More](https://www.marshaegan.com/delegating-success-how-and-why-you-should-delegate-more/) - You will be surprised at not only how much your folks will get done, but how creatively they will accomplish things.
- [A Meeting without an Agenda...](https://www.marshaegan.com/meeting-agenda/) - Holding a meeting without a clear agenda is like taking a trip without a map. Agendas make meetings work. More on great meetings...
- [Self Doubt is NOT Your Friend](https://www.marshaegan.com/self-doubt-is-not-your-friend/) - This quote by FDR "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubt of today" was the subject of this Monday's motivator. Fear and doubt can cause inaction. If we let go of self-doubt and believe in what we’re capable of, we can accomplish more than we ever thought possible. Here are three
- [A Monday Motivator by FDR](https://www.marshaegan.com/a-monday-motivator-by-fdr/) - I love this quote by FDR: "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubt of today." Fear and doubt can cause inaction. Just realize that doubts today can hold us back from achieving tomorrow’s potential. If we let go of self-doubt and believe in what we’re capable of, we can accomplish more
- [Is it REALLY impossible?](https://www.marshaegan.com/is-it-really-impossible/) - Let's expand on this Monday's Motivator... "It always seems impossible until it is done." -- Nelson Mandela. Just remember, about not giving up, even when something seems tough. Yes, we can surprise ourselves, with a positive attitude and by taking action.. Here are three actions someone can take to overcome challenges that seem impossible: Break
- [Monday Motivator by Nelson M...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-nelson-m/) - "It always seems impossible until it is done." -- Nelson Mandela. Just remember, sometimes challenges often feel overwhelming or impossible at first, but once we take action and push through, we realize they're achievable. It's about not giving up, even when something seems tough. Yes, we can surprise ourselves, with a little bit of persistance.
- [I Don't Want Perfect...](https://www.marshaegan.com/dont-want-perfect/) - I don't want perfect, I want honest. Those who seek perfection are bound for disappointment. Those who seek excellence will achieve. Those who are honest with themselves, and others, have true opportunity... Honesty starts within...
- [Taking Shots](https://www.marshaegan.com/taking-shots/) - Take a shot at it! Think about Wayne Gretsky's quote, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take!" Is fear is holding you back? Procrastination? Remember those times you hesitated—what could you have gained? Here are three suggestions to help you embrace the risk: Start Small: Take baby steps! Try something new that feels
- [Monday Motivation from the Great Gretsky](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivation-from-the-great-gretsky/) - "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretsky Ok. Duh. But really, think about it: every shot you don’t take is a chance gone! What if fear is holding you back? Remember those times you hesitated—what could you have gained? Embrace the risk! Try somethin new. Taking chances is how you
- [The Future: Predict It or Create It](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-future-predict-it-or-create-it/) - I love this quote: "The best way to predict the future is to create it." Peter Drucker emphasizes that we hold the reins to our destiny. Here are three tips to help you take charge and create your own future.: Set clear goals: Define what you want to achieve and break it down into manageable
- [Monday Motivator on Creating the Future](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-creating-the-future/) - Here is a great quote to start your week: "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker Think about it. This quote reminds us that we have the power to shape our own paths. Instead of waiting for things to happen, we and (and should) take action, set goals,
- [Lessons from 9/11...](https://www.marshaegan.com/lessons-from-9-11/) - "The lesson of 9/11 is that evil is real, but so is courage, compassion, and love." — Jim DeMint 'Nuff said. Never forget.
- [Do your actions make a difference?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-your-actions-make-a-difference/) - "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." – This quote we featured in this Monday's Motivator by William James encourages us to see the value in our actions. Here are three simple ways to put this into practice: Start small – Whether it's helping a neighbor or offering a kind word,
- [Monday Motivator on the Difference](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-what-matters/) - Here's some FFT (Food For Thought): "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." – William James This quote is a great reminder that even the little things we do matter. When we believe in the value of our actions, we can create real, positive change in the world around us.
- [Don't Let Fear "Interfear" with Your Dreams](https://www.marshaegan.com/dont-let-fear-interfear-with-your-dreams/) - Last Monday's Motivator warrants a few tips: Norman Vaughan's quote, "Dream BIG and dare to fail," inspires us to pursue ambitious goals without fear of failure. It highlights that taking risks is essential for achieving greatness. Here are three tips to embrace this mindset: Set audacious goals: Don't limit yourself with small dreams. Aim high,
- [Monday Motivator on Dreaming...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-dreaming/) - "Dream BIG and dare to fail." Norman Vaughan's quote encourages bold ambition and resilience. It reminds us that true success often involves taking risks and embracing failure as a stepping stone, rather than a barrier, to achieving greatness. Does your fear of failure cause you to hesitate, or even stop? Let your dreams overpower your
- [Email tips: Four Ways Make SURE Your Emails are Read](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-tips-ways-emails-read/) - With the ever- increasing deluge of email we receive, the greater the possibility that emails will be skimmed or misread also increases. To enhance the impact of your emails, here are four helpful hints: 1. Keep messages short. The fewer words in the email, the more likely they'll all be read. Period. 2. Make your requests for action
- [Yes, But...](https://www.marshaegan.com/yes-but/) - Thanks for your thoughts about our new program, AND what do you think about...
- [More on Living Your OWN Life...](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-living-your-own-life/) - Monday's quote, "Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." by Steve Jobs is a gut check. Do you: Make the most of your time by following your own passions? Get caught up in living how others expect? Focus on what makes you happy and true to yourself? Here are some action
- [Monday Motivator on Whose Life You're Living...](https://www.marshaegan.com/15830-2/) - Happy Labor Day! Here is a great quote for you to consider... "Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." – Steve Jobs Here's my take: Make the most of your time by following your own passions. Don’t get caught up in living how others expect. Focus on what makes you happy
- [Monday Motivator by Steve Jobs](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-steve-jobs-2/) - Here is your Monday Motivation FFT (Food for Thought): "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." -- Steve Jobs Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
- [Email Tip: Call First](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-tip-call-first/) - If you have something that requires attention, call first to notify the recipient that he or she should view his or her email, not the other way around. We've all received those phone calls, "Did you read my email?" "When did you send it?" "Ten minutes ago." ARGGGGHHHH If it is truly important, call to
- [Are You A Lonely Leader?](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-you-a-lonely-leader/) - Leaders who share are aware of the others in their organization at or around their level who are also in leadership roles, and they respect their roles.
- [Make Appointments With Yourself](https://www.marshaegan.com/make-appointments-with-yourself/) - The importance of taking time out to focus your priorities and reach your goals.
- [Business Email Culture - Manage it Or Watch Your Profits Slide Away](https://www.marshaegan.com/business-email-culture-manage-it-or-watch-your-profits-slide-away/) - Tips on how to stop being interrupt driven by your email.
- [Gain An Hour Per Day With Email Savings Time!](https://www.marshaegan.com/gain-hour-per-day-email-savings-time/) - Shut down the entire inbox and open it a maximum of five specific times each day.
- [Monday Motivator: Seth on Trust and Benefit of the Doubt](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-on-trust-and-benefit-of-the-doubt/) - "Trust and the benefit of the doubt are more powerful and resilient than command and control." -Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator by RWE on Your Destiny](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-rwe-on-your-destiny/) - "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson's got a good point... He's saying you're in control of your destiny. Do you agree? It's about making choices and taking action, isn't it? It's all up to you. You get to decide who you
- [Monday Motivator: Seth, On Perfection...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-on-perfection/) - Being perfect is unattainable, and seeking perfection is a trap. --Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator by Bill Bradley](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-bill-bradley/) - I really like this quote: "Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better." - Bill Bradley Are you acting like a keyholder, opening doors for people to discover and maximize their talents, helping them grow into the best versions of themselves?
- [Monday Motivator on Playing Cards](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-playing-cards/) - "It's not about the cards you're dealt but how you play the hand." - Randy Pausch Pausch's got a great point: life's more about how you handle things than what you start with. Take charge, accept the hand you are dealt, make smart moves, and own your journey
- [Pride and Joy on the 4th...](https://www.marshaegan.com/pride-and-joy-on-the-4th/) - Let's celebrate the 4th of July with pride and joy, remembering that freedom is the heartbeat of our nation and the light that guides us to a brighter, united future.
- [Leaders and Platforms...](https://www.marshaegan.com/leaders-and-platforms/) - Monday's quote, "Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work" by Seth Godin gives us a challenge... Consider these quick tips: Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas. Regularly ask for input and listen actively. Provide Resources: Give your team the tools and
- [Monday Motivator on the Art of Leadership...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-art-of-leadership/) - Good morning! Here is a quote to consider: "Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work." - Seth Godin What does this mean to you? How do you give others a platform? Try this: Leadership is like being a DJ, creating a stage where everyone can share their best
- [On Leaders Creating Leaders...](https://www.marshaegan.com/on-leaders-creating-leaders/) - Here are three quick tips to expand upon this week's Monday Motivator quote by Ralph Nader, "The function of leaders is to produce more leaders, not more followers." Leadership as a Garden: Think of a leader as a gardener. A gardener’s job isn’t just to grow one beautiful flower but to cultivate an entire garden.
- [Work-Life Balance: Let Go of Your Need to "Do It All"](https://www.marshaegan.com/work-life-balance-let-go-of-your-need-to-do-it-all/) - Let go of your need to “do it all,” because it is just plain unrealistic to think that you can accomplish 20 hours of work in an eight-hour day.
- [Do you know this toxic emailer? Blind Copy Callie](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-know-this-toxic-emailer-blind-copy-callie/) - Somewhat related to the copy happy emailer is the person who sends blind copies of emails to "interested" parties. This practice is akin to "playing rat." It can be viewed as tattling and its use as a valuable tool is questionable. If your organization is not open and trusting, the use of BCCs will evidence
- [Leaders Share the Load...](https://www.marshaegan.com/leaders-share-the-load/) - Whether you’re the leader of a company, the manager of a small group for a given project, or the head of your household – you can lead even more effectively when you share the load with those around you. The most effective of leaders in any trade are the people who understand that they can
- [Monday Motivator - What Do Real Leaders Do?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-do-real-leaders-do/) - The function of leaders is to produce more leaders, not more followers. --Ralph Nader Real leaders aim to create more leaders, not just followers. It's about empowering others to step up, grow, and lead too. This way, everyone gets a chance to shine and the whole team thrives. Sometimes this important responsibility is missed. Are
- [Monday Motivator by Ken Blanchard - Influence?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ken-blanchard-influence/) - "The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority." --Ken Blanchard Are you an influencer or a commander? Here are three short tips supporting the above quote: Inspire through Vision: Like Steve Jobs, articulate a clear and compelling vision to motivate and guide your team. Lead by Example: Emulate Mahatma Gandhi by demonstrating integrity and
- [Monday Motivator: How Important is Having a Vision?](https://www.marshaegan.com/15759-2/) - "The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision." -Theodore Hesburgh How can you lead someone if you/they don't know where to go? The quote is saying that to be a real leader, you need to have a clear idea of where you're going. It's about having a vision that guides
- [Three Ways to Consider Translating Vision into Reality](https://www.marshaegan.com/three-ways-to-consider-translating-vision-into-reality/) - Our Monday Motivator this week challenged us to translate our visions into reality. But how do we do that. Here's FFT: A leader can translate vision into reality through the following ways: Clear Communication: Articulate the vision clearly to ensure everyone understands the goals and their role in achieving them. Regular updates and open dialogue
- [Monday Motivator by Warren Bennis](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-warren-bennis/) - "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." -Warren Bennis To do this, it takes action. How action oriented are you?
- [Feel Awkward about Introducing Icebreakers?](https://www.marshaegan.com/feel-awkward-about-introducing-icebreakers/) - Start your committee, or meeting, or project letting people know that you will be using icebreakers.
- [How Expensive is a Pat on the Back?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-expensive-is-a-pat-on-the-back/) - How Expensive is a Pat on the Back?
- [Monday Motivator on Leadership by Henry K...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-leadership-by-henry-k/) - "The task of a leader is to get them from where they are to where they have not been." --Henry Kissinger This is an interesting quote... why do you think Kissinger said this? What was he challenging us to do, as leaders? Leaders help others REACH and do new things, don't they? Do you?
- [Avoiding the Meeting Energy Flop](https://www.marshaegan.com/avoiding-the-meeting-energy-flop/) - If you want a meeting to build energy and creative ideas instead of destroying them, then it’s vital to develop interactions as an integral part of the meeting.
- [#EMail Tip / Common Sense: Don't Check Your Email When you CAN'T Do Anything about it!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-tip-common-sense-check-email/) - How many times have you checked your email, only to find a problem that you couldn't act upon or manage at that moment? How many times have you check that PDA just before bed, only to see something that subsequently disturbed your sleep - again because you were up too late to call or fix
- [MONDAY Motivator on Leadership Force](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-leadership-force/) - "Leadership is the ability to guide others without force into a direction or decision." -Linus Pauling So, what does "without force" mean to you? I like to think of "positive influence" instead. Maybe even "selling?" What think?
- [Smile - You're on Candid (Career) Camera](https://www.marshaegan.com/smile-youre-on-candid-career-camera/) - Many people underestimate the power of a simple smile. In reality, that smile you share w/someone else can be 1 of the best career strategies you might engage.
- [On Translating Vision into Reality...](https://www.marshaegan.com/on-translating-vision-into-reality/) - "Great leaders know how to translate vision into reality. " This Warren Bennis quote was the subject of this week's Monday Motivator. Here are three ways they do it. Time for a gut check... Inspiring Others: Great leaders motivate their teams by articulating a compelling vision that resonates with their values and aspirations. They use
- [Great Leaders say No.](https://www.marshaegan.com/15729-2/) - Earlier this week we posted this quote as our Monday Motivator: "The art of leadership is saying "no" not "yes." It is very easy to say yes..." --Tony Blair Great leaders know when to say no. Do you? In leadership, knowing when to say "no" rather than always agreeing is crucial. Saying "yes" might seem
- [Monday Motivator on Vision...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-vision/) - Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. -- Warren Bennis
- [Want to Achieve a Goal? Visualize It!](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-achieve-a-goal-visualize-it/) - How to achieve your goals using the S.M.A.R.T method.
- [The Two Most Motivational Words in the English Language](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-two-most-motivational-words-in-the-english-language/) - The best part is that these two words are free. Use them often, and watch the energy in your business grow.
- [Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload](https://www.marshaegan.com/set-boundaries-to-help-overcome-overload/) - By setting clear boundaries for ourselves both at work and in our home lives, we are providing ourselves with the tools to find the healthy balance we will need to provide energy to each aspect of our lives.
- [Monday Motivator: Don't Let Titles FOOL You!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-whats-leadership-really-about/) - Here's your thought for the week, and I'm NOT FOOLIN': "Leadership is not about titles; but about impact and influence." - Robin S. Sharma Let's think: It's about actions, inspiration, and empowerment, not merely a position of authority. What does this quote say to you? Can a title FOOL you into thinking you're more influential
- [More on Leadership and Titles...](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-leadership-and-titles/) - Here's a follow-up to this week's Monday Motivating quote by Robin S. Sharma? The quote is, "Leadership is not about titles; but about impact and influence." About those fancy titles - don't get me wrong, titles clarify position and power. And have their use. But real leadership is about the mark you leave, the influence
- [Monday Motivator on Striking the Iron is Hot, (or Not?)](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-striking-the-iron-is-hot-or-not/) - "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking." - William Butler Yeats Yeats is dropping some wisdom here... Don't wait for the perfect moment, create it! Take action, make things happen, and enhance your success even more.
- [Monday Motivator on Your Story...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-your-story/) - "The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself." - Jordan Belfort Consider this: Is it all in your head? Are you telling yourself you can't, or telling yourself you can? What needs to happen for you to kick those negative thoughts to the curb so you can
- [Monday Motivator about Watching the Clock](https://www.marshaegan.com/15682-2/) - "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson Think of time as your cheerleader, not a taskmaster. Just like the clock, keep pushing forward with your goals. Don't stress, just keep moving forward!
- [Monday Motivator by Vidal Sassy](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-vidal-sassy/) - "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vidal Sassoon A pithy but nevertheless insightful statement by a very successful person...
- [Good things come to those who ask for them!](https://www.marshaegan.com/good-things-come-to-those-who-ask-for-them/) - Assuming that you know what your goals in life are, how many of you have shared them with those around you?
- [Monday Motivator from S Jobs](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-s-jobs/) - Here is this week's motivator: "Don't waste your life living someone else's life." -Steve Jobs Why spend your precious time trying to be someone you're not? Be you, do you, and rock on!
- [Monday Motivator by Eleanor...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-eleanor/) - "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."-- Eleanor Roosevelt I love this quote... it talks about how those who have faith in their dreams can shape the future. Do you have faith in your dreams? E. Roosevelt sure did. Let's use our determination, imagination, and relentless pursuit of our
- [Delaying Feedback Doesn't Help Anyone](https://www.marshaegan.com/delaying-feedback-doesnt-help-anyone/) - Delaying Feedback Doesn't Help Anyone
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 6: 10 More Tips!](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-6-10-more-tips/) - International Clean Out Your Inbox Week Day 6:✨ As International Clean Out Your Inbox Week comes to an end we wanted to leave you with 10 final tips to help you with your inbox management: 1️⃣Create e-folders to hold action items – avoid using your inbox as a “to do” list 2️⃣Rename or add to
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 5: Check email infrequently...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-5-check-email-infrequently/) - Day 5: Check your email LESS. Because email receipts have become one of the most prolific interrupters of the 21st century, managing the frequency with which you check your email will bring great returns to your productivity. (And reduce some of that inbox stress!) So, the answer, for the average business: 5 times a day.
- [Announcing... the 16th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week!](https://www.marshaegan.com/announcing-the-16th-annual-clean-out-your-inbox-week/) - Happy International Clean Out Your Inbox Week! 🎉📧 Every January, I love to focus on the importance of email and how we can best manage our inboxes. (Trust me, I know it can get stressful!) I started International Clean Out Your Inbox Week many years ago, and today it's even marked on Chase's Calendar of
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 7: One Final Push...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-7-one-final-push/) - International Clean Out Your Inbox Day 7: One last message ✨ As the week ends, I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who followed along. From tips, tricks, and more, I hope that you learned a thing or two to help you better manage your inbox. I look forward to celebrating International
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 4: 10 ways to send fewer emails...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-4-10-ways-to-send-fewer-emails/) - International Clean Out Your Inbox Week Day 4: 10 ways to send fewer emails ✨ Happy Wednesday! Today I am sharing 10 ways to help you send fewer emails. (After all, the less you send, the less you will receive 😉) Check them out below ⬇️ 1️⃣Avoid using reply all 2️⃣Copy fewer people 3️⃣Stop using
- [Clean Out your Inbox Week, Day 3: Sort (rather than work) your email...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-3-sort-rather-than-work-your-email/) - Clean Out Your Inbox Week Day 3: Sort rather than work) your email ✨ Too many emailers confuse “sorting” email with “working” email. When you go into your inbox, open it with the intention of SORTING. Don’t get romanced into the need to knock a few off the list. This is one of the reasons
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Day 2: How to get your inbox to zero...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-2-how-to-get-your-inbox-to-zero/) - Clean Out Your Inbox Week Day 2: How to get your inbox to zero ✨ We all feel better when our inboxes have been “zeroed out.” Why is it that we have such a hard time getting it there? One of the reasons is that our mindset allows us to keep items in that inbox.
- [Possible or impossible?](https://www.marshaegan.com/possible-or-impossible/) - Our Monday Motivator this week is "It always seems impossible until it's done," by Nelson Mandela Let's continue to pursue the transformative power of perseverance and determination. Are those daunting tasks really insurmountable? Are the obstacles real or perceived? Temporary or permanent? Is it really impossible? What are the obstacles? Can one of those obstacles be
- [Monday Motivator: Mandela on Possibilities](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mandela-on-possibilities/) - It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela On this Martin Luther King Jr. day, I am reminded of his unwavering belief in the power of equality. Something that most people thought was impossible. The strides that have been made are amazing and are truly possible.
- [Multitask? You can think of only one thing at a time... right?](https://www.marshaegan.com/multitask-time/) - I buy into the idea that we really can't think two things at once. Our family physician once told me, even tho' he had a full cadre of patients in the waiting room, that "he could work on only one patient at a time, and not think about the others waiting." -- and that patient
- [Has Digital Distraction Replaced Daily Planning?](https://www.marshaegan.com/has-digital-distraction-replaced-daily-planning/) - Before the advent of e-mail, social media, smart phones and nearly constant electronic interruptions, daily planning was a strategy that was used quite effectively in the business community. Not so much anymore! Oh yes, we still make the attempt to set our daily plan, but I am willing to bet, that for a lot of
- [Happy New Year Monday Motivator from Zig...](https://www.marshaegan.com/happy-new-year-monday-motivator-from-zig/) - I love this quote, and boy is it appropriate for starting the new year: You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. -Zig Ziglar Let's START right! Happy New Year!
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.marshaegan.com/merry-christmas-2/) - May the spirit of Christmas inspire kindness and goodwill in your heart.
- [More on YOU Deciding Your Future...](https://www.marshaegan.com/15346-2/) - Our Monday Motivator this week shared these words of Emerson, "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." Ever pondered Emerson's wisdom? 🤔 Your destiny isn't in the stars, but your choices! What's your decision? Break free from the ordinary and sculpt the extraordinary you. 🌈✨ Your journey,
- [Resolutions? Bah Humbug. Set Goals Instead!](https://www.marshaegan.com/resolutions-bah-humbug-set-goals-instead/) - The biggest challenge about goal setting is just plain “getting to it. So instead of making a resolution set a goal (or two) this year. Write them down.
- [5 Ways to Deal with Holiday Stress](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-ways-to-deal-with-holiday-stress/) - 5 suggestions to deal with holiday stress
- [Monday Motivator: The Secret to getting ahead...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-secret-to-getting-ahead/) - "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." --Mark Twain Let's not "just think about it," let's do something.
- [Monday Motivator - Too Old?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-too-old/) - "You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream." --C. S. Lewis Goals give us energy. Bored? Lackluster? In a rut? Set a new goal! Achieve something bigger, or different.
- [Monday Motivator on Your Future...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-your-future/) - The future depends on what you do today." --Mahatma Ghandi Consider an action that will positively impact your future, not just satisfy a "to-do" list. Let's DO it!
- [Two for One Priorities](https://www.marshaegan.com/two-for-one-priorities/) - This fast paced world has created challenges for all of us to get things done... to honor our priorities. So many, how to keep allll those balls in the air, and moving forward... Think of this: Be creative about how you can combine actions that advance more than one priority. I'm not talking about multi-tasking.
- [Giving Thanks... A Quote](https://www.marshaegan.com/giving-thanks-a-quote/) - Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving. --Amy Grant 'Nuff said.
- [Who's the Bad Apple? Not you!](https://www.marshaegan.com/whos-the-bad-apple-not-you/) - I think we all know that just one bad apple is all it takes to infect the entire department and demoralize everybody. We've seen it happen, one too many times. It's the old "bad apple" analogy. But what about you? What about when YOU are having a bad day? Sure, some people seem to always
- [Holiday Party Survival: Watch the Alcohol!](https://www.marshaegan.com/holiday-party-survival-watch-the-alcohol/) - Watch what you drink. This could be the single most important tip about office party survival. There is a reason that alcohol is referred to as "liquid courage." Alcohol can sometimes give people false courage. If you'd haven't said what you've wanted to say at work, avoid letting that "courage" you just drank allow you
- [Daring to Dream BIG?](https://www.marshaegan.com/daring-to-dream-big/) - Calling all dream chasers... Following up on our Monday Motivator, I think Norman Vaughan was onto something when he said, "Dream big and dare to fail." It's like he's giving us the ultimate permission slip to go all out on our wildest dreams, knowing that even if we stumble, it's all part of the epic
- [Monday Motivator - Do You Dare?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-do-you-dare/) - "Dream big and dare to fail." - Norman Vaughan Picture this: dream as big as the sky, and when you stumble, just think of it as a plot twist on your way to something amazing! Failure might just be the unexpected detour to your wildest dreams...
- [Harriett Ward Beecher on Greatness...](https://www.marshaegan.com/harriett-ward-beecher-greatness/) - "Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength." - Beecher I love this - use your strengths wisely, caringly, and strategically. What strengths do you have that will benefit the world around you? Are you using them to the max?
- [The Top Ten Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Email and Reclaim Your Productivity](https://www.marshaegan.com/top-ten-ways-reduce-time-spent-email-reclaim-productivity/) - here are ten surefire ways to manage your outgoing email to reduce the number of emails coming back your way.
- [Want to Increase your Self-confidence? Talk Yourself into It.](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-increase-your-self-confidence-talk-yourself-into-it/) - We all struggle at times with self-confidence. A lack of confidence can keep you from reaching your goals, keep you from doing things you want to do, keep you from moving forward. We talked about this at our August 21 Coaching at the Corner this year - I'm just getting around to compiling all of
- [The Best Way to Lose an Argument](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-best-way-to-lose-an-argument/) - Raising your voice changes the whole discussion, and will most likely not help you make your point.
- [Monday Motivator: Whose Life are you Living?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-whose-life-are-you-living/) - "Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs Steve Jobs dropped this truth bomb... Life's short, so be unapologetically you. Your uniqueness is "uniquely yours!" Be YOU! ✨🌟
- [A Halloween Thought about our own Costumes...](https://www.marshaegan.com/spooky-monday-motivator/) - "Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves."--Elvis Duran Put on Your Costume This week's challenge is to allow our imagination to energize our actions and results. Just as we might use our creativity to come up with a Halloween costume, we can use
- [The Thing about Work and Love...](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-thing-about-work-and-love/) - Hey there, success junkies! Steve Jobs once dropped a nugget of wisdom that's worth its weight in gold: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." It's like he had a direct line to our souls, right? Think about it. When you're head over heels in love with what you
- [Monday Motivator - Lovin' that Work?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-lovin-that-work/) - "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs I love this quote. It reminds us that passion is the secret ingredient to success. When you're genuinely passionate about your work, it doesn't feel like a chore; it becomes a labor of love. What more (or less) can
- [How to Give Caring Feedback](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-give-feedback/) - Success Strategist Marsha Egan's approach to providing feedback is a great formula that will bring about change behavior, and respect for you as a leader. Read this post!
- [Feedback: The Case for Taking Action](https://www.marshaegan.com/feedback-the-case-for-taking-action/) - 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 seen as hurtful. Yet, it is probably more hurtful to NOT give the feedback than to wish it away Because, really, that’s what we are
- [It's NOT Time Managment...](https://www.marshaegan.com/not-time-managment/) - Here's the point: it’s not time management, it’s life management.
- [Monday Motivator - Hard Work?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-hard-work/) - "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." - Tim Notke Such an insightful comment... This quote by Tim Notke emphasizes that dedication and effort can surpass natural talent when talent is not accompanied by diligent work. Agree?
- [Business cards: are they better to give or receive?](https://www.marshaegan.com/businesscards/) - Many of my clients have asked me which is better, to receive business cards, or to hand them out.
- [Monday Reflection on 9/11](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-reflection-on-9-11/) - “When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.” — Jeff Parness Jeff Parness' quote beautifully encapsulates the resilient spirit of unity that emerged in the wake of 9/11. It's a reminder that in times of adversity, Americans came together,
- [Monday Motivator on "Today"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-today/) - "The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi You know what I think Mahatma Gandhi is telling us with this quote? He's basically saying that the choices and actions we take right now, today, have a direct impact on the world of tomorrow. So, if you want a bright and shiny future,
- [Why Leaders Build Leaders...](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-leaders-build-leaders/) - Ralph Nader's quote, "The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers," speaks volumes about the essence of leadership. I think he really hit the nail on the head with that one! It's like saying a great leader is like a nurturing gardener, cultivating a whole field of potential leaders rather than
- [Monday Motivator on producing leaders...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-producing-leaders/) - "The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." - Ralph Nader. Great leaders "share the wealth." They build other leaders to share the load of motivating success. How have you promoted leadership in others?
- [Your work: Make Life Better](https://www.marshaegan.com/15229-2/) - What a great quote: “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” - MLK. Let's break this down! So, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was basically saying that any kind of work, big or small, that makes life better for people is something special. Like, if you're
- [Monday Motivator on Labor Day...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-labor-day/) - "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. -Martin Luther King Happy Labor Day. Let's take time today to show appreciation for those who work so hard to contribute to our collective well-being. Remember, any work that helps people in some way is pretty darn awesome. So,
- [No Argument is Won by a Raised Voice](https://www.marshaegan.com/no-argument-is-won-by-a-raised-voice/) - Success Booster: If you want to convince anyone of anything, your calm demeanor will serve you well.
- [It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly...](https://www.marshaegan.com/it-is-better-to-live-your-own-destiny-imperfectly/) - I just love this quote... “It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.” ― Anonymous I think all of us at one time or another saw others' successes and behaviors and tried to duplicate or mirror them, hoping for similar success. In
- [Stop Caring about Getting the Credit](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-caring-about-who-gets-the-credit/) - Teddy Roosevelt said "You can get a helluvalot done if you don't care who gets the credit."
- [Why What you Do Today Matters...](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-what-you-do-today-matters/) - This was this past Monday's quote for you to consider: "The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi's timeless wisdom captures the notion that the actions we take in the present lay the groundwork for everything future. Every action we take today can impact our tomorrow. Consider your life actions like
- [The Power of Self-Belief](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-self-belief/) - Our Monday Motivator this week was this quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." by Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy. Haven't we all experienced moments when self-doubt creeps in just as we're about to take on something significant? This quote serves to reassure us, reminding us that our belief in our capabilities can propel us forward
- [Monday Motivator from John Maxwell](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-john-maxwell/) - "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John C. Maxwell. Knows... Goes... Shows... Are you all three?
- [Monday Motivator: Is it about BEing the Boss?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-is-it-about-being-the-boss/) - "Leadership is not about being the boss, it is about nurturing and empowering others to become the best versions of themselves." - Unknown. 'Nuff said.
- [Trust Cuts to the Quick](https://www.marshaegan.com/trust-cuts-to-the-quick/) - People feel good about being trusted, valued and believed in, and respond positively to it.
- [News Flash! Networks that Work are Reciprocal](https://www.marshaegan.com/news-flash-networks-that-work-are-reciprocal/) - The networks that really work are reciprocal. Period.
- [How to Say "No"... Nicely](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-say-no-nicely/) - Just remember, "no" can be one of the healthiest words that can come out of your mouth.
- [Does Your Staff Like Coming To Work?](https://www.marshaegan.com/does-your-staff-like-coming-to-work/) - Recognition cultures are proactive, positive and full of energy, which is exactly what business in today's fast-paced society needs.
- [Monday Motivator - "A True Leader..."](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-true-leader/) - "A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others." - Douglas MacArthur. Hmmm. The three C's... Confidence Courage Compassion
- [Monday Motivator by Ronald Reagan](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ronald-reagan/) - "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things, but the one who inspires others to do great things." - Ronald Reagan. Remember that leadership is not necessarily about doing, but inspiring others to "do."
- [How to Trash Your Own Career in 9 Easy Lessons](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-trash-your-own-career-in-9-easy-lessons/) - Here’s just a few popular ways that people do this, take note so that you avoid them.
- [Nine Secrets of Super-Productive People](https://www.marshaegan.com/nine-secrets-of-super-productive-people/) - Here are some key behaviors to develop in your staff which will help your organization to be one of those who are getting ahead.
- [The Best Rule about What Should (and Shouldn't) Be on Your Desk](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-best-rule-about-what-should-and-shouldnt-be-on-your-desk/) - I'm always looking for little tidbits that bring big returns, and here is a really good one: If you use it every day, then it should be on your desk.That means that if you don't use it every day, it should be out of sight. Filed away. Trashed. In a box. The more clutter you
- [Email Pet Peeve: Forwarded Subject Lines that No Longer Make Sense](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-pet-peeve-forwarded-subject-lines-longer-sense/) - I know I am not alone in this... You've experienced receiving these email messages--the ones whose subject lines are the same as they were 2 months ago, even though the subject is now completely different. Here's an example - when someone asked you directions two months ago to the offsite meeting ( subject line = Meeting
- [Monday Motivator on Whose in Charge...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-whose-in-charge/) - "Leadership is not about being in charge, it is about taking care of those in your charge." - Simon Sinek. What does this mean to you? Here's my take: I think it plays with the difference between ego and service. What needs to happen for us to rise above our egos and prioritize the well-being
- [Monday Motivator by Oprah...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-oprah/) - "The mark of a true leader is the ability to bring people together towards a common vision and purpose." - Oprah Winfrey. To me, this quote implies that a true leader possesses the skill to inspire collaboration, foster meaningful connections, and mobilize others towards a collective goal, ... ultimately driving positive change. We all have
- [How do You Manage Your Image at Work?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-do-you-manage-your-image-at-work/) - How do You Manage Your Image at Work?
- [A New Angle on Mistakes...](https://www.marshaegan.com/a-new-angle-on-mistakes/)
- [Ralph Waldo on "conditioning circumstances" - great quote!](https://www.marshaegan.com/ralph-waldo-on-conditioning-circumstances-great-quote/) - "To get up each morning with the resolve to be happy - is to condition circumstances instead of being conditioned by them." So, do YOU choose your attitude or does it choose you?
- [Monday Motivator about Perfection](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-about-perfection/) - "Leadership is not about being perfect, it is about admitting mistakes, learning from them, and inspiring others to do the same." - Unknown. Now is a good time to reflect on your own leadership style and consider whether you prioritize authenticity, growth, and the empowerment of others over the pursuit of flawlessness.
- [Monday Motivator by Coach Wooden](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-coach-wooden/) - "Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the greater good of their team or organization." - John Wooden. Do you demonstrate selflessness and willingness to make sacrifices for the betterment of your team or organization? This commitment to the greater good fosters trust, unity, and a sense of purpose, leading to long-term
- [Monday Motivator on Bricks...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-bricks/) - “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley What do you do with bricks people throw at you? Do you turn negativity into motivation and using it to construct a solid framework for their achievements? Hope so.
- [Are the Memories of Your Past Limiting You?](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-the-memories-of-your-past-limiting-you/) - Here is your Monday FFT (Food For Thought): “Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” ― Roy T. Bennett
- [Start on the Right Foot When Meeting Someone New](https://www.marshaegan.com/when-meeting-someone-new/) - How many times have we pre-judged people, only to stop the relationship even before it had a chance to start?
- [What are YOU expecting? What are THEY?](https://www.marshaegan.com/expecting/) - Misunderstood expectations can be the source of so much anxiety, disappointment, and performance issues. Whether you are the leader or the follower, the parent or the child, realize the importance of all parties understanding the expectations involved in the task, job, position or business. 1. Decide where you need to set expectations. Do you need to address a
- [Love Those Bricks!](https://www.marshaegan.com/rising-above-adversity-the-true-mark-of-success/) - In our pursuit of success, we often face criticisms from those around us. People throw "bricks." They can distract us from our progress. They can be uncomfortable. They can even hurt. However, it is during these challenging (and even hurtful) moments that the our mettle can be tested. As the renowned journalist David Brinkley once
- [Stop Interrupting Me!](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-interrupting-me/) - When someone interrupts a conversation, they show disregard and disrespect for the person speaking.
- [Monday Motivator on Profitable Mistakes](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-profitable-mistakes/) - “The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” – Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie emphasizes that a successful individual learns from his or her mistakes, leveraging them as opportunities for growth. Rather than being discouraged, you can adapt your approach and persevere, exploring new strategies. Embrace your failures as
- [Monday Motivator by Confucious](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-confucious/) - “A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.” – Confucius Kongzi Adding one mistake on another... Confucius suggests that when someone makes an error, failing to rectify it is itself a blunder. Be careful. By neglecting to address our wrongdoings, we compound the initial error, hindering our progress
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.marshaegan.com/merry-christmas/) - Wishing you and yours the best of holidays!
- [Monday Motivator: Be the Connector](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-be-the-connector/) - Here is your thought for the week - be the person who...
- [Monday Motivator: Being vs Becoming?](https://www.marshaegan.com/12623-2/) - An interesting twist on words for this Monday... I think it is a "head scratcher." It is less about becoming a better person, and more of being better, as a person. ― J.R. Rim. Hmmm. The difference is in the BEING, rather than the BECOMING. that means you can be a better person - right
- [Time Management? Tell others!](https://www.marshaegan.com/time-management-tell-others/) - One of the important, but many times missing elements of a success seeker's time management practice is letting others know how they want to manage their time.
- [How to Avoid Criticism... ?](https://www.marshaegan.com/13296-2/) - "There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." Elbert Hubbard
- [Webinar: Work at Home Strategies and Insights for COVID 19ers](https://www.marshaegan.com/webinar-work-at-home-strategies-and-insights-for-covid-19ers/) - Found yourself working from home unexpectedly? Struggling with setting up a new routine? Challenges managing distractions? Join us for a free one hour Zoom webinar that'll give you tips and insights into how to manage your new situation. Here is the link to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5815855729560/WN_YwwJrnzgRZyemW4MOHjfFg Can't attend at that time? Register anyway to be able
- [Monday Motivator on Who's Planning Your Life](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-whos-planning-your-life/) - If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much. --Jim Rohn
- [Monday Motivator: Who Runs Your Day?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-who-runs-your-day/) - “Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn This is a great quote to ponder. Taking control of how you spend your time is key to attaining the success you want. So, who IS running your day???
- [Monday Motivator on Opportunity](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-opportunity/) - “One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” – Benjamin Disraeli I like this quote by Benjamin Disraeli cuz it highlights the importance of preparedness and seizing opportunities as they arise. Success is often attributed to a combination of hard work and luck, and
- [Monday Motivator on Why we Miss Opportunity...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-why-we-miss-opportunity/) - “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison Thomas Edison's quote is a great reminder that opportunities may not always appear in a straightforward or easy-to-recognize manner. Commit to having the willingness to invest time and effort to pursue opportunities and recognize that hard
- [Monday Motivator on Being Better](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-being-better/) - “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” — Paulo Coelho Do you agree with this quote? I like it because by striving to be better, we inspire others to do the same, and as a result, our relationships, environment, and overall quality of life can improve. By
- [Monday Motivator on Luck](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-luck/) - “I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson How about you?
- [Monday Motivator on Push vs. Pull](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-push-vs-pull/) - “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” — Steve Jobs Caring... Passion... Energy... What is pulling you?
- [Monday Motivator: Mr. Rogers on Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mr-rogers-on-success/) - There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” —Mister Rogers 'Nuff said...
- [Monday Motivator : Move On!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-move-on/) - Here is a great quote for you... "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston S. Churchill What does this tell you about opportunity? Focusing forward rather than in the past? I like to say--Keep movin'!
- [Monday Motivator on Imperfection and Pride](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-imperfection/) - Imperfect and proud of it. - Seth Godin
- [Time to Reflect - 2023](https://www.marshaegan.com/time-to-reflect-2023/) - It is THAT time of year again... time to reflect on the past year, and project toward the coming one. This month is a great time to focus on GOAL SETTING, so use our tools to look at your past year's achievements and use them to set goals for 2023. Let's start the new year
- [The Power of the Written Goal - Let's Start the New Year "Write!"](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-the-written-goal/) - Writing down your goals is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your dreams and live a more fulfilling life. When you put your goals in writing, you are more likely to stick to them and take action towards achieving them. This is because writing down your goals makes them more concrete and helps
- [Monday Motivator from Lady Di...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-lady-di/) - "I don’t go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head.” -Lady Di Appropriate for (almost) Valentine's Day... I like the head/heart combo myself. How about you?
- [Monday Motivator by JQA](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-jqa/) - "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." -John Quincy Adams Happy Presidents' Day - enjoy this quote by JQA. FFT, how much do you dream, learn, and do?
- [Monday Motivator on Listening and Sharing...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-listening-and-sharing/) - "We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.” — Rania Al-Abdullah Do you agree with this? Does one impact the other?
- [Monday Motivator by John Maxwell](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-john-maxwell/) - "The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” -John Maxwell Which are you?
- [Monday Motivator: Classic by Oscar Wilde](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-classic-by-oscar-wilde/) - “You can never be overdressed or overeducated” ~Oscar Wilde Enjoy the season!
- [Monday Motivator by Albert Schweitzer](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-albert-schweitzer/) - Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. --Albert Schweitzer Which comes first for you? Happiness or success?
- [Monday Motivator: Begin Again, or Else... by Seth Godin](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-warning-by-seth-godin/) - Every day we get a new chance to begin again. And if you don’t, someone else will. --Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator from Covey...](https://www.marshaegan.com/14939-2/) - "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." — Stephen R. Covey What can you do to shift your "listening intent" to focus on understanding rather than replying?
- [Monday Motivator: How is Your Trust Account?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-how-is-your-trust-account/) - “When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” – Stephen R. Covey Why do you think this is so? How is your "trust account" with others?
- [Monday Motivator on Getting to the Point...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-getting-to-the-point/) - “Get to the point quickly to prove that what you’re saying is worth reading or listening to, otherwise, people will lose interest.” – Corrina ThurstonThis is a great strategy, not only when writing, but when talking. I think it is best to state your point, conclusion, or question first... then share the support or background
- [Monday Motivator on Selling Yourself by Daniel Pink](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-daniel-pink/) - Next time you're selling yourself, don't fixate only on what you achieved yesterday. Also emphasize the promise of what you could accomplish tomorrow. - - Daniel H. Pink Too many times we rest on our accomplishments rather than our promise...
- [Monday Motivator - A Quote by "The Duke"](https://www.marshaegan.com/14859-2/) - “Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much” – John Wayne What do you think of this communication strategy?
- [Monday Motivator: A Thanksgiving "Hangover"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-thanksgiving-hangover/) - Your after-Thanksgiving Monday Motivator: Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have. --Catherine Pulsifer
- [Monday Motivator on Positivity by Willie Nelson](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-positivity-by-willie-nelson/) - Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll...
- [Monday Motivator on Priorities by Denis Waitley](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-priorities-by-denis-waitley/) - "Don’t be a time manager, be a priority manager. Cut your major goals into bite-sized pieces. Each small priority or requirement on the way to ultimate goal becomes a mini goal in itself." --Denis Waitley Mini-goals help you achieve bigger goals. One bite at a time!
- [Monday Motivator - A Labor of Love?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-labor-of-love/) - Here is your Labor Day Monday motivator: “Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it.” — Maya Angelou Gut check on this Labor Day... Do you want to be great at something? How much do you love
- [Monday Motivator on Dependability](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-dependability/) - Dependability is a distinct skill. Something can be dependable without being extraordinary, rare or even a good value. It’s also one of the easiest skills to acquire, and often quite valuable if you stick with it. -Seth Godin Gut check for the week: how dependable are you? Is your handshake 100% trustworthy?
- [Monday Motivator by George Allen](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-george-allen/) - Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day. --George Allen, Sr. How does this sound to you?
- [Monday Motivator by Woody Allen](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-woody-allen/) - Eighty percent of success is showing up. --Woody Allen While this may sound kinda weird as a coaching challenge, there is definitely something to it. Our quote is about "showing up." Successful people "show up." Said another way, they fill their commitments. They do what they say they will do, or they communicate when they
- [Monday Motivator: Seth Godin on Staying Ahead...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-godin-on-staying-ahead/) - We can choose to live behind the curve or ahead of it. What if resisting until we had no choice, we decided to pioneer instead? -Seth Godin Great question. How can you use this thought to "stay ahead of the curve?"
- [Monday Motivator on Excellence](https://www.marshaegan.com/14882-2/) - “Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” —Abdul Kalam Striving for excellence can be very motivational... Striving for perfection can be very disappointing... I say excellence is a great target. Stop trying to be perfect. ;-)
- [Monday Motivator on "Failing Forward"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-failing-forward/) - One fails forward toward success. --Charles Kettering How simple a statement is this? What does it say to you?
- [Monday Motivator on Mind / Body Connection](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-mind-body-connection/) - You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind. --Joyce Meyer Congruity is an absolute necessity. Especially for leaders and success seekers. How congruous are you?
- [Monday Motivator -- SMILE!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-smile/) - Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you. --Les Brown Did you ever consider your smile as a career strategy? Nothing like a simple action that can grow dividends.
- [Monday Motivator on a Positivity Chain Reaction](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-a-positivity-chain-reaction/) - A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results. --Wade Boggs
- [Monday Motivator on Leadership and Happiness](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-leadership-and-happiness/) - Leadership is not the act of making everyone happy. It’s the ability to show up and help us get to a place where, on balance, more of us are glad to be. --Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator: Gates on Feedback](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-gates-on-feedback/) - “We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” -Bill Gates Whether we feel welcome to give feedback or willing to receive it can be a real challenge. It is difficult to give and even more difficult to receive. However, how can you or your team improve to be its absolute
- [Monday Motivator on Decision Making](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-decision-making/) - Are you a fence sitter? Often overlooked is how uncomfortable it is to sit on a fence. Get in, or get out. Wasting time sitting on the fence wastes far more time and emotion than you’d expend committing to something. -- Seth Godin Your motivation for the week? Decide on something you've been ruminating about.
- [Monday Motivator on Independence by DDE](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-independence-by-dde/) - “Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Let's reflect on our freedoms, and the costs our predecessors paid for it.
- [Monday Motivator by Ralph Waldo](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-ralph-waldo/) - Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be. --Ralph Waldo Emerson How can you apply this to your leadership style?
- [Monday Motivator by Mark Twain](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-mark-twain/) - “If you have nothing to say, say nothing.” --Mark Twain Boy I know a bunch of people who need to embrace this simple, but valuable quote...
- [Monday Motivator: Are you "All In?"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-are-you-all-in/) - A handshake, a greeting, the way we sit in a meeting or wear a mask–it’s a chance to connect and to make a difference for the person we’re with. All in, or not at all. --Seth Godin I love this thought. It speaks to giving your 100%, even if it is just in the way
- [Monday Motivator on Possibility](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-possibility/) - Forward motion happens when individuals and organizations decide to adopt a posture of possibility. -Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator from DC on Courage](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-dc-on-courage/) - Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed. – Dale Carnegie
- [Monday Motivator on How to Communicate Your Priorities](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-how-to-communicate-your-priorities/) - “Instead of saying “I don’t have time” try saying “it’s not a priority,” and see how that feels.” --Laura Vanderkam Or better yet, see how people respond... Sometimes, it is all about how you phrase it...
- [A Tip on Motivation...](https://www.marshaegan.com/a-tip-on-motivation/) - The more you communicate, the better chance you have to motivate others. Encouragement. Validation. Support. High Fives. These are all communications that can positively motivate those around you. If your staff or co-workers need a boost, communicate. Even more.
- [Monday Motivator: Vision vs Reality](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-vision-vs-reality/) - "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." --Warren Bennis Said otherwise, leadership is about taking action. Agree?
- [Monday Motivator on Spending It On Someone...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-spending-it-on-someone/) - Your time, my time, their time–we all get the same number of minutes per day. If you spend them on someone, they can tell. -- Seth Goden Sometimes, it pays to invest your time in someone else...
- [Monday Motivator on Shifting Priorities](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-shifting-priorities/) - Here's a good one for you to consider: “To change your life, you need to change your priorities.” Mark Twain What do you think of this? Why should this work or not work?
- [A New Committee Chairman? Here's a Little Secret](https://www.marshaegan.com/a-new-committee-chairman-heres-a-little-secret/) - The chairperson is, most of all, a coordinator, energizer and a facilitator. That’s the secret.
- [How Are Those Excuses Workin' For Ya?](https://www.marshaegan.com/excuses-workin-ya/) - Excuses don't work. At best, explanations do. By taking responsibility for all you do, you become stronger. So, the next time you are tempted to make an excuse, don't. Take responsibility instead. ---- For a more in depth look at our thoughts about excuses, read this post.
- [Must Watch Video - The Travesty of Teleconference Meetings](https://www.marshaegan.com/must-watch-video-the-travesty-of-teleconference-meetings/) - What is your biggest pet peeve about conference calls?
- [The Art of Getting People To Show Up at Meetings](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-art-of-getting-people-to-show-up-at-meetings/) - Here are three key factors in getting people to turn up consistently: Have a Really Great Program, Get Rid of the adminis-trivia, Market Your Meeting.
- [The "Blackberry Prayer" and Meetings - NOT Good!](https://www.marshaegan.com/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.
- [Leaders are their meetings' success!](https://www.marshaegan.com/leaders-meetings-success/) - 90% of the success of a meeting lies with the meeting leaders! - Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC More meeting tips, click here.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week: Wednesday’s Free Resource – Online Assessment](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-wednesdays-free-resource-online-assessment/) - If you haven’t done so already, take our spiffy online assessment of your e-mailing practices. 20 questions about your incoming e-mail management and 20 questions about your outgoing practices… how do you rate? Click here to access the assessment that will open your eyes… These are the same assessment questions that are contained in our
- [Monday Motivator on What Your Priorities Reveal](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-what-your-priorities-reveal/) - “Your decisions reveal your priorities.” --Jeff Van GundyThis is an interesting quote. Just think of this. Whatever you are doing right now (ok, reading this post) has taken the greatest priority. You can audit and check your priorities by what you've chosen to do, every minute of the day. Hmmmmmm. Interesting........... What will you do
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day Five: Ten MORE Tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-five-ten-more-tips/) - In celebration of the end of the Clean Out Your Inbox Week, we are not just providing you one tip, but 10. The International Clean Out Your Inbox Week, always the fourth week in January, is a good time to cleanse, and these tips can remind us all! 1. Create e-folders to hold action items
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 5 Tip: Two Times is Enough! Email 'Rounds, That Is...](https://www.marshaegan.com/two-times-is-enough-email-rounds-that-is/) - Two Times is Enough! Email 'Rounds, That Is...
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 4: Here's your Email Writing Productivity Tip-- What is Your Main Point?](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-tip-what-is-your-main-point/) - We've been encouraging you to empty your inbox as part of the international Clean Out Your Inbox Week. One more day to go... How're you doing? Here is one of our greatest tips for a well-written email: People have a tendency to build up to a conclusion when they write; this tendency makes it very
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 3:  Podcast: How to Make Sure Your Recipients "Get" Your Email Message](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-how-to-make-sure-your-recipients-get-your-email-message/) - Here is one of our best tips on how to craft your email message so that the reader "gets" your most important point. For just 2 1/2 minutes of your time... It is just one tip that is included in our book and eBook: "Inbox Detox and the Habit of Email Excellence." Keep reading to
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day 2: 10 Ways to Send Fewer Emails](https://www.marshaegan.com/10-ways-to-send-fewer-emails/) - The international Clean Out Your Inbox Week is upon us. Yes. We all struggle with the barrage of information that we receive and is available to us daily. And one of the ever-growing sources of that information is e-mail. Consider the world productivity impact if everyone sent 10% fewer e-mails than their average -- every
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week 2022: Day 1 Tip and Freebie](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-2015-day-1-tip-freebie/) - Today starts the 15th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week, official in Chases' Calendar of Events. Your challenge is to have a cleansed inbox by the end of this week. (Yes you can do it!) What a great way to start 2022. Today's tip: How to get your inbox to zero. We all feel better
- [Monday Motivator on What's Possible](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-whats-possible/) - "It always seems impossible until it's done." --Nelson Mandela
- [Monday Motivator on the "Language of Leadership"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-language-of-leadership/) - “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” --James Humes
- [Monday Motivator about Why We Don't Listen](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-about-why-we-dont-listen/) - “We never listen when we are eager to speak.” ==Francois de la Rochefoucauld How CAN you listen if you are thinking of what you want to say? Give the speaker the respect to fully listen. You'll have time to craft a response after you've heard.
- [Monday Motivator by Plato on Communication](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-plato-on-communication/) - “Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” --Plato How do you decide? What does this quote mean to you?
- [Monday Motivator by David Frost](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-david-frost/) - Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. --David Frost Are you following your passion? Are you doing what you love? Are you following your beliefs?
- [Monday Motivator by von Goethe](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-von-goethe/) - Correction does much, but encouragement does more. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Which do you do more of? Which works better? This speaks to your leadership style, doesn't it?
- [Monday Motivator by Colin Powell](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-colin-powell/) - Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. --Colin Powell Gut check. How optimistic are you? Is it perpetual? Is your optimism motivational to others?
- [Monday Motivator on the Power of Applause](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-power-of-applause/) - When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy. --Samuel Goldwyn This is a leadership strategy that is SO easy to employ. Be champion for others and watch what happens.
- [Monday Motivator by Brian Tracy](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-brian-tracy/) - Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event. --Brian Tracy This speaks to the power of vision, doesn't it? When you anticipate something in the future, do you anticipate with fear or with a positive outcome?
- [Monday Motivator on Action vs. Excuses](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-action-vs-excuses/) - “If it’s a priority you’ll find a way. If it isn’t, you’ll find an excuse.” --Jim Rohn What excuses have you made about tasks on your list? What are you avoiding? Is it a priority or not? If not, take it off the list. Just FFT!
- [Monday Motivator on Interacting with your Staff](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-interacting-with-your-staff/) - An employee’s motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. --Bob Nelson What do you think of this quote? How can it apply to you?
- [Monday Motivator: Managing to be Better than You...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-managing-to-be-better-than-you/) - "A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can. --Frederick W. Smith Interesting perspective. Speaks to "letting go", doesn't it?
- [You Can’t Change People, but You Can Change Their Behavior](https://www.marshaegan.com/you-cant-change-people-but-you-can-change-their-behavior-2/) - When I was a child, my father’s favorite line when disciplining (ok, lovingly correcting) me was ‘I’ll always love you, but sometimes I may not like what you do’. No matter how well a workplace operates, so long as people are in it, there will be behavioral issues, concerns and idiosyncrasies which require careful management
- [Monday Motivator - Patton on How to Lead](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-patton-on-how-to-lead/) - Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. -George PattonThe WHAT is even more motivating than the HOW. HOW is telling. WHAT is freeing.
- [Success Tip: Debrief Your Motivation](https://www.marshaegan.com/success-tip-debrief-your-motivation/) - Debrief your motivation. What motivates you? When are you most motivated? What is present when you have positive energy about a task? In the coaching world, self-knowledge is a key to success. Gaining clarity on what truly motivates you can help you find that motivation when you want or need it.
- [Do You Know What your "Motivation Buttons" Are?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-know-what-you-motivation-buttons-are/) - It's time to get in touch with your "motivation buttons." Each of us has motivational triggers. Sometimes we take for granted that we know what motivates us. Sometimes it just happens. Here's an exercise that you might find useful. Think about the last few times you were highly motivated (in a positive way). What was
- [Monday Motivator: Are You Remarkable?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-are-you-remarkable/) - Good morning! Consider this quote: “You can’t ignore the importance of being unique, remarkable, and differentiated in a highly crowded market.” ― Pooja Agnihotri Remarkability doesn't mean"awesome" necessarily. It means that you're doing something that energizes others to REMARK about you. Whether it is your personal marketing or business marketing, it is useful to think about
- [Monday Motivator: Seth Godin on Community](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-godin-on-community/) - Community is essential. The people you surround yourself with can reinforce your story, raise the bar, and egg you on. That community becomes an integral part of your story of success. -Seth Godin Go it alone, or with your community? Whose success moves faster? Thoughts?
- [Monday Motivator: Managing vs Leading... Another Perspective](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-managing-vs-leading-another-perspective/) - "You manage things; you lead people." --Grace Murray Hopper Interesting perspective... what does this mean to you?
- [Monday Motivator: On Delegating Tasks vs Authority...](https://www.marshaegan.com/14364-2/) - “When you delegate tasks, you create followers. When you delegate authority, you create leaders.” Craig Groeschel Such a powerful quote... What does this mean to you?
- [Monday Motivator: Seth Wisdom](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-wisdom/) - Being clear to ourselves about the change we seek to make makes it more... Seth Godin on clarity...
- [Monday Motivator: Mandela on Head and Heart](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mandela-on-head-and-heart/) - #post_excerptGreat quote by Nelson Mandela on head and heart...
- [Monday Motivator: Bob Woodson on Uplift](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-bob-woodson/) - "We need to be agents of our own uplift." -Bob Woodson This speaks to being proactive, not reactive... doesn't it?
- [Monday Motivator on Embarrassment](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-embarrassment/) - The best gift you can give yourself is getting over the fear of embarrassment because then you're completely free to try anything. —Jesse Itzler Something to think about... If you KNEW you wouldn't feel embarrassed if things didn't go just swimmingly, what more would you/ could you do?
- [Monday Motivator: Woodrow Wilson on Change](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-woodrow-wilson-on-change/) - Here is an interesting quote to ponder this week: "If you want to make enemies, try to change something." -- Woodrow Wilson Do you agree with it? If so, why does this hit home? And what insight does it give you in making the changes your organization needs?
- [Monday Motivator: Change and Perception](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-change-and-perception/) - Here's a challenging thought for the week... "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." --Wayne Dyer How can you use this to make progress, solve a problem, heal a relationship?
- [Monday Motivator: Speed of Change](https://www.marshaegan.com/speed-of-change/) - Here's something to consider: "The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow." --Rupert Murdoch Why do you think this is true? Or is it? How closely is this related to "done is better than perfect?" What does this mean to you and your
- [Monday Motivator: Titles? Do they matter? To you?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-titles/) - A boss has the title, a leader has the people. -Simon Sinek Do you have to have a title to lead others? Why or why not?
- [Your Memorial Day Thought...](https://www.marshaegan.com/your-memorial-day-thought/) - "We don't know them all, but we owe them all." –Unknown
- [Monday Motivator on the Greatest People Skill...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-greatest-people-skill/) - "The single greatest 'people skill' is a highly developed and authentic interest in the other person." -- Bob Burg This cannot be faked. Your authentic interest in others and their successes are a true gift - to them, and to you. Agree?
- [Monday Motivator by Steve Jobs...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-steve-jobs/) - "Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them." -- Steve Jobs
- [Monday Motivator by Frederick Douglas](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-frederick-douglas/) - "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -Frederick Douglas
- [Monday Motivator: Branson on Retaining Great Workers...](https://www.marshaegan.com/retaining-great-workers/) - "Train people well enough so they can leave; treat them well enough so they...
- [Monday Motivator: Leadership is the Capacity to...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-leadership-is-the-capacity-to/) - "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." --Warren G. Bennis One of the differences between leadership and management is the vision component. Leaders have the vision. They know the vision, and they share the vision. I love this quote by Bennis, as it speaks to the translation of that vision. What's your vision?
- [Leaders: Caution about Permanent Solutions](https://www.marshaegan.com/leaders-caution-about-permanent-solutions/) - We are living in a temporary world right now. Whether it is the "new normal" or awaiting the return of old traditions, the apple cart has been upset by COVID and politics and, and, and.... The caution is this. Because COVID is a temporary problem, it is important that the solution fits the problem. With
- [Monday Motivator: Leaders and Pain](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-leaders-and-pain/) - This an interesting observation... "Leaders don't inflict pain, they share pain." --Max Depree This speaks to the "we" in leadership, doesn't it?
- [Monday Motivator: The Highest Calling of Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-highest-calling-of-leadership/) - "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership." --Harvey S. Firestone
- [Monday Motivator: The Real Secret about Networking](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-real-secret-about-networking/) - Monday Motivator: The Real Secret about Networking... Here's an interesting thought about networking... I think too many people make it too ominous. Consider this perspective
- [Monday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-drives-your-choices/) - "The way we see things drives our choices, and, of course, our choices change the way we see things." --Seth Godin When you notice that you're not seeing things the ways others do, try looking at it from their perspective. It gives you two perspectives to assess. Thoughts?
- [Monday Motivator: Becoming a Leader is Synonymous with...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-becoming-a-leader-is-synonymous-with/) - "Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult." --Warren Bennis
- [Monday Motivator: Seth on "Showing Up"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-on-showing-up/) - Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. --Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator: On Micromanagement](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-micromanagement/) - "Leaders are the polar opposite of micromanagers." -Jennifer Ledet Said another way, if you're micromanaging, you're tasking. You're not allowing others to create, think, come up with their own solutions. And YOU'RE doing all the work. Take a gut check and ask yourself, "Am I leading or micromanaging?" *Thanks to my speaker friend Jennifer Ledet
- [Monday Motivator: Where Does Improvement Start?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-where-does-improvement-start/) - “Improvement begins with I.” – Arnold H. Glasow This speaks to action. Taking action. What can you do to improve your organization? What can YOU do to improve your health? Your reserves? Your family? Improvement lies squarely with you. Yes it does start with "I."
- [Monday Motivator: Seth G on Skill](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-g-on-skill/) - Here is your Monday thought: "Talent is overrated. Skill is acquirable." - Seth Godin If you want something, develop the skills you need to get it. Never give up because you think you may not "have the talent."
- [Monday Motivator: Motivation vs. Talent](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-motivation-vs-talent/) - Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. --Norman Ralph Augustine What do you think of this? Are you motivated? Are you talented?
- [Monday Motivator: Tracy on Leaders and Followers](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-tracy-on-leaders-and-followers/) - "Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems." --Brian Tracy Gut check. What do you think and talk about most? Solution thinking is "go-forward" thinking. Problem thinking is confining. Agree?
- [Check Your  Visibility - It's a Career Plus](https://www.marshaegan.com/personal-marketing-how-to-be-even-more-visible/) - Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. Your visibility can be even more powerful than you trying to sell someone on why they should work with you or buy your service. ...And
- [Monday Motivator: A Great One by Steven Covey](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-2/) - “In the last analysis, what we are ...
- [Monday Motivator: Who are you Growing? A great quote by Jack Welch...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-growing/) - "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." --Jack Welch Hmmmmm. Where are you in this journey?
- [Monday Motivator: Leadership and Service](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-leadership-and-service/) - "Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead." --Pete Hoekstra Leadership is service. Service is leadership.
- [Monday Motivator on Perfection](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-perfection/) - “Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.” – Kim Collins Striving for perfection can be the enemy of getting things done. It can be much more motivating to strive for excellence - that is an uplifting endeavor. Going for pure perfection can be a disappointment.
- [Monday Motivator: Firestone on the Highest Calling of Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-firestone-on-the-highest-calling-of-leadership/) - “The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” – Harvey S. Firestone
- [Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on Hearing vs Feeling](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-john-maxwell-on-hearing-vs-feeling/) - People may hear your words, but...
- [Monday Motivator: Sam on Outstanding Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-sam-on-outstanding-leadership/) - Outstanding leaders go out of their way to...
- [An Irish Blessing...](https://www.marshaegan.com/an-irish-blessing/) - It is St Patty's Day! “May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.” – Irish Blessing
- [Have Challenges Managing your Tasks? Use the "D Strategy"](https://www.marshaegan.com/have-challenges-managing-your-tasks-use-the-d-strategy/) - This is one of my favorite work management strategies - I call it "The D Strategy." With every task you have 4 "D" choices: Do. Delete. Delegate. Defer. (aka Schedule) Please note, we said "choices." So with every task you view on your to-do list, you have one of these 4 choices. And to choose
- [Monday Motivator: Ghandi on Action](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ghandi-on-action/) - “Action expresses priorities.” ― Mahatma Gandhi We talked about this at our last Great Points Coaching Group webinar. If you look back on how you've spent your time in a day, you can see what you chose as your priorities. Are you pleased with your "audit." What would you like to change.
- [Monday Motivator: Motivation and Consistency](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-motivation-and-consistency/) - When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated but have consistency in their motivation. --Arsene Wenger Hmmmm. Interesting thought. What about you?
- [Happy Valentine's Day: A Beauty by Helen Keller](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-beauty-by-helen-keller/) - The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. ==Helen Keller
- [Monday Motivator: Ken Blanchard on Shared Visions](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ken-blanchard-on-shared-visions/) - "The greatest leaders mobilize others by coalescing people around a shared vision." --Ken Blanchard Coalescing... such a good word. Good approach. Good feeling. What can you do more or less to coalesce others around YOUR vision?
- [Monday Motivator: Words, Attitude, Actions](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-words-attitude-actions/) - "Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and actions." --Harold S. Geneen What you do trumps what you say... right? People can smell hypocasy, so congruency is a much better approach.
- [Can People Hear What You Feel?](https://www.marshaegan.com/can-people-hear-what-you-feel/) - This week I read a great quote by John Maxwell. "People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude." It made me pause to consider just how important your congruity is. If you feel one way but say something that isn't in sync with those feelings, I think two things happen: The receiver will
- ["Just Doing My Job"](https://www.marshaegan.com/just-doing-my-job/) - "I’m just doing my job." How many times have you heard someone say this? First, let's look at the word "just." What do you infer from that? Doing the minimum? Accepting average performance? Apologizing? What happens when we remove the word, just? "I'm doing my job." That's a more powerful statement. It states a fact,
- [Monday Motivator: Motivation and Habit](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-motivation-and-habit/) - Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. -Jim Ryun Do you agree with this quote? What gets you going? What keeps you going?
- [Monday Motivator: Bradley on Unlocking Potential](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-bradley-on-unlocking-potential/) - Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better. --Bill Bradley What does this mean to you - to unlock someone's potential? What action(s) can you take to do it even more?
- [Monday Motivator: A Bend in the Road...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-bend-in-the-road/) - Here's food for thought (FFT) for the week: A bend in the road is never the end—unless you fail to turn. - David Newman Where do you need to turn? To pivot? This year has shown us all a lot of bends in the road... Leaders embrace the pivot.
- [Check out our new look!](https://www.marshaegan.com/check-out-our-new-look/) - Change is the only constant, isn’t it? And WE are changing to keep up with our clients and friends, and to help all of you stay ahead of the curve as you bee-line for the success you want to achieve! Here’s the inaugural newsletter with our new look and focus. And it is not only
- [Monday Motivator: Bernstein on Performing to Capacity](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-bernstein-on-performing-to-capacity/) - Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself...
- [Monday Motivator: Zig Ziglar on... Bathing?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-zig-ziglar-on-bathing/) - People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. ---Zig Ziglar Zig is so wise... What do you do daily to motivate yourself?
- [Monday Motivator: Tom Peters on Management vs Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-tom-peters-on-management-vs-leadership/) - Here is a quote by Tom Peters: Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing. Do you agree? Comments?
- [Monday Motivator from Eleanor... on the Future](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-eleanor-on-the-future/) - “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Looking very much forward to the New Year, aren't you?
- [Monday Motivator: Mandela on Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mandela-on-leadership/) - Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front. -Nelson Mandela What does leading from the back mean to you?
- [Monday Motivator: Jim Ryun on Motivation vs Habit](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-jim-ryun-on-motivation-vs-habit/) - Here's a good one: Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. --Jim Ryun Agree?
- [Monday Motivator: Lou Holtz on Ability, Motivation and Attitude](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-lou-holtz-on-ability-motivation-and-attitude/) - Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ---Lou Holtz 'Nuff Said!
- [Monday Motivator: Jack Canfield on Goals and Purpose](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-jack-canfield-on-goals-and-purpose/) - If you can tune into your purpose and really align with it, setting goals so that your vision is an expression of that purpose, then life flows much more easily. ---Jack Canfield Life purpose, goals, vision... in congruity = flow
- [Monday Motivator: Tony Robbins on Goal Setting!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-tony-robbins-on-goal-setting/) - Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. --Tony Robbins Think about it... Goals -> Vision -> Visible.
- [Monday Motivator: Another Seth Godin Goodie](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-another-seth-godin-goodie/) - "It’s worth remembering that because we’re human, we start with two things: What’s the story I’m telling myself, and what’s the story I’m telling everyone else." --Seth Godin My two cents... the more congruent you are, the less stress, and the more authentic you are.
- [Monday Motivator: Gary Keller on Habits as Chains](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-gary-keller-on-habits-as-chains/) - Here's something to consider, this Monday: “The habits of our life are like chains that are...
- [BIG! Strategies to Help You THINK BIG](https://www.marshaegan.com/big-strategies-to-help-you-think-big/) - Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. We let our minds get in the way of pursuing our dreams. Gary Keller's quote “The habits of our life are like chains that are too loose to be noticed until they’re too tight to break” resonated with me as I prepared for this week's virtual Coaching at
- [Do You Know Your Strengths? 15 Questions for Self-Discovery](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-know-your-strengths-15-questions-for-self-discovery/) - Do You Know Your Strengths? What a silly question – do you know your strengths? Some people know them explicitly, many “have a pretty good idea,” and others may ask “Why should we want to know that?” My answer to that is -- because maximizing our strengths is a great way to accelerate our successes
- [Eight Cool Secrets to Become Even More Organized - from Coaching at The Corner](https://www.marshaegan.com/eight-cool-secrets-to-become-even-more-organized-from-coaching-at-the-corner/) - Productivity and organization go hand-in-hand. The more organized you are, the more productive you can be. Organization can come in many forms: physical, mental, digital, to name a few. At our virtual Coaching at the Corner session this week, we talked about these 8 strategies that can help us become even more organized. Self-talk. When
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 - How Has Your Work Helped?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-10-how-has-your-work-helped/) - One of the best ways to sell yourself is to let your work do it for you. I have talked a lot about having an Excellence Mindset as a way to enhance your success. Doing excellent work, continually and consistently, is your secret sales tool. Having a reputation for doing a job well, on time,
- [Personal Marketing: Are you Selling a Product or a Person?](https://www.marshaegan.com/personal-marketing-are-you-selling-a-product-or-a-person/) - In business, we can get in trouble when we take things personally. This applies to how we perceive ourselves as we market ourselves. To our clients, to our bosses, to our networks, to our prospects. Here's my challenge: let's start thinking about "YOU, the product" rather than"YOU, the person." Products have features, benefits, and outcomes.
- [Personal Marketing: "Helping" is the New Approach](https://www.marshaegan.com/personal-marketing-helping-is-the-new-approach/) - Marketing yourself can be AWWWKWARD. After all, YOU are the product, whether you are selling your entrepreneurial business or selling yourself to your boss or clients...
- [Seven Ways to Simplify Your Life...](https://www.marshaegan.com/seven-ways-to-simplify-your-life/) - Life seems more complex and overwhelming these days. At our most recent Coaching at The Corner virtual discussion, we talked about 7 ways to make our lives simpler. It was interesting to note that when we described our concept of simplifying, the words “de-clutter” and “do less” were used frequently. According to the dictionary “to
- [Monday Motivator: Interesting Thought on What Constitutes an Audition...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-interesting-thought-on-what-constitues-an-audition/) - Interesting Thought on What Constitues an Audition...
- [Who is Going to Hold ME Accountable?](https://www.marshaegan.com/who-is-going-to-hold-me-accountable/) - Why is it that we can easily meet our boss’s deadlines? Why is it that we can get to the airport in time for our flight with time to spare? Why is it that we can submit the team report a day before it is due? And yet, why is it that many of us
- [Monday Motivator: Treat People as if...](https://www.marshaegan.com/13312-2/) - Here's a great quote on the power of believing in others' capabilities...
- [Five Steps to Ace the Power of Visioning](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-steps-to-ace-the-power-of-visioning/) - The ability to form a picture of something in your mind can be very powerful. We can use this asset to help us succeed in the game of life... As Mohammed Ali said, “if my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” Our ability to “see” a
- [To Trust or Not to Trust...](https://www.marshaegan.com/to-trust-or-not-to-trust/) - Trust, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; one in which confidence is placed. What are the costs of trusting too much? "Under-trusting? We discussed this at our Coaching at The Corner chat today. A lot of good comments... Does "being burned" warrant an
- [Do You Plan to Plan?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-plan-to-plan/) - Planning your day and your work may seem like a complete ‘no-brainer’, but you’d be surprised how many of us fail to do so consistently and effectively. Here's a no-fail strategy: Plan to plan. Yup. Set aside some planning time. Just 10 minutes can make all the difference. Most people find that either the beginning
- [Two Quick Exercises to Help You Set Priorities](https://www.marshaegan.com/13546-2/) - Too many people spend time on things that are not important to their business or personal goals. They suffer distraction from what is truly important. They spend time doing things that are important on other peoples’ to do lists, rather than their own. In my time management seminars, I ask people to write down in
- [Monday Motivator: Coach K Wisdom for the Week](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-coach-k-wisdom-for-the-week/) - I guess this is why there are SOOOOOOOOOOOO many books on leadership. It evolves based on... (read on!)
- [Monday Motivator on Potential vs Confidence](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-potential-vs-confidence/) - You can have all the potential in world, but unless you have confidence, you have nothing. --Tyra BanksConfidence allows you to put your foot forward... Go ahead!
- [Five Ways to Deal with Adversity](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-ways-to-deal-with-adversity/) - We had a lively discussion at our 2020 inaugural Coaching at the Corner coaching chat this week. The subject was how to deal with adversity. A timely topic during the Coronavirus Pandemic, don't you think? But to talk about dealing with adversity, we had to first define adversity. Starting with our old friend Webster, that definition
- [Who is Planning Your Day?](https://www.marshaegan.com/who-is-planning-your-day/) - Planning your day and your work may seem like a complete ‘no-brainer’, but you’d be surprised how many of us fail to do so consistently and effectively. Check out these tips:...
- [Monday Motivator: Interesting Observation about Priorities and Getting Done Faster...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-interesting-observation-about-priorities-and-getting-done-faster/) - "Focusing on the right priorities can help you... (read more)
- [Monday Motivation: Interesting Thought about Priorities by H. L. Hunt](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivation-interesting-thought-about-priorities-by-h-l-hunt/) - Here's something to think about this week - consider this quote: Decide what you want, decide what you...
- [Monday Motivator: Is Setting Priorities a Daily Thing for You?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-is-setting-priorities-a-daily-thing-for-you/) - A thing to consider this week... The Super Bowl winning Q-Back, Nick Foles writes: "On a daily basis, I have to fight the internal battle to... (read on!)
- [Monday Motivator: Who Schedules Your Priorities?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-who-schedules-your-priorities/) - Here's your thought for this week... "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." --Stephen Covey What does this mean to you?
- [](https://www.marshaegan.com/13473-2/) - And on Memorial Day... “It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” ~ H. Norman Schwarzkopf Thanks to all of our American heroes...
- [Monday Motivator: Patience Patience!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-patience-patience/) - "To lose patience is to lose the battle." -Mahatma Gandhi In this time of COVID19, patience can really be an ally. Practice your patience this week.
- [Looking to Fill some Time? Try This COVID Activity...](https://www.marshaegan.com/looking-to-fill-some-time-try-this-covid-activity/) - These are indeed trying times. I've heard of the many struggles with finding activities to feed your soul during this COVI 19 crisis quarantine. Here is something to consider... Write a letter. Write letters. Ditch the digital. Put pen to paper. The value of a handwritten note cannot be underestimated. You have the time right
- [Monday Motivator by the D.L.](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-the-d-l/) - Here's your thought for this quarantined Monday... “In order to carry a positive action we must...
- [Working from Home: Three Tips to Help You Conquer Your New Situation](https://www.marshaegan.com/working-from-home-three-tips-to-help-you-conquer-your-new-situation/) - Working from home has its challenges, and advantages. With many of you finding yourselves in a home office unexpectedly during our COVID 19 crisis, here are three tips you can try: "GO" to work. Mentally. This doesn't mean "work." It means mentally flip a switch that says "I'm at work now." Is like stepping over
- [Monday Motivator: Managing Expectations during COVID - Yours and Theirs](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-managing-expectations-during-covid-yours-and-theirs/) - Working from home during this crisis can be a real challenge. One secret weapn is for you to manage expectations, both yours and theirs. Managing expectations of yours and of others can be useful in coming to your new normal. Let's face it., everything got discombobulated when you first had to work at home. And
- [Ask a Coach: How Can Volunteering Impact My Success?](https://www.marshaegan.com/ask-coach-can-volunteering-impact-success/) - Actually, the easier answer to this question is "how can it NOT?" Voluntarism is such a great way to "give back" and to help improve the world around you. As you embark on furthering your causes, let's not forget that your acts of volunteering can also impact your career. An unexpected by-product of a life
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #5 - Tell Stories!](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-5-tell-stories/) - Overcoming sales reluctance, especially when we're talking about our own personal marketing, can be a real challenge. One of the best ways to "sell yourself, without selling yourself out" is to tell stories. Success stories of how you helped a client or coworker. What is more effective? Telling people you have satisfied customers, or telling
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #4 - Know Your Bullets](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-4-know-your-bullets/) - In our last post we talked about selling YOU, the product. Products have features, benefits, and outcomes. It is always helpful to "know your bullets." Bullets mean those product outcomes that make YOU the choice. So what are YOUR bullets? What is different about you and the way you do business? Why should people believe you, rather than someone else?
- [Ask Marsha: My biggest challenge after being "converted" to your system is getting others trained on how I want to receive emails.    How do I get them to work within my new parameters without offending them?](https://www.marshaegan.com/marsha-biggest-challenge-converted-system-trained-receive-emails-work-parameters-offending/) - First, KUDOS! It is extremely important that you do have a high priority of not offending others. I think we have all been around reformed smokers or people who’ve lost a lot of weight, and how uncomfortable some of those discussions are for those who still smoke or still have pounds to lose. That being
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week: Tuesday's Free Resource - "Email Savvy" Mini Magazine](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-tuesdays-free-resource/) - Is your inbox empty yet? Here is an eight page, printable magazine entitled "E-mail Savvy," that has a lot of great tips and information that will help you be more productive with your e-mail. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone who you think will benefit...
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week: Monday's Free Resource - 10 Best Practices of a Positive Email Culture](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-mondays-free-resource-10-best-practices-of-a-positive-email-culture/) - It's Clean Out Your Inbox Week, and each day of this week we are providing our e-mailing and followers with free resources to spur them on to Inbox Zero. Today's offering is and 8 1/2 by 11poster that you can print and share with your workgroup. It outlines the 10 best practices of a positive
- [Email Best Practices: 5 Things to "Never Do" in an Email Message](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-practices-5-email-message/) - There are alot of "never do's" when it come to email, but here are my top five: Never throw anyone under the bus by e-mail, that is... don't put criticisms in writing. Never try to provide helpful constructive feedback by e-mail -- you can guarantee that it will be misinterpreted. Never use profanity, ethnic barbs,
- [Temporarily Working from Home? Why Routines Matter](https://www.marshaegan.com/temporarily-working-from-home-why-routines-matter/) - Before the Corona Virus shut things down, you and your family had work and school day routines that were pretty much accepted, understood, and followed. Then came shelter at home. All of a sudden, all of the routines, not only for you, but for the people in your family and everyone else that you're working
- [We can no longer wait for the storm to pass...](https://www.marshaegan.com/we-can-no-longer-wait-for-the-storm-to-pass/) - Instead of waiting for the virus to be conquered, and going back to doing business the "same way," business practices will most likely be changed forever...
- [Monday Motivator from Steven Covey...](https://www.marshaegan.com/13263-2/) - "Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers." --Stephen R. Covey While this might seem simple, it isn't. But what a great guide to follow!
- [Do You Have a Culture of Feedback?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-have-a-culture-of-feedback/) - Recognition and appreciation are not “once and done” events. To build a recognition and feedback culture...
- [Your Feedback Ratio - What is it?](https://www.marshaegan.com/your-feedback-ratio-what-is-it/) - There is a secret weapon in the “giving helpful feedback” strategy...
- [Stop Using the Phrase "Constructive Criticism"!](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-using-the-phrase-constructive-criticism/) - Full disclosure, I absolutely HATE the words "constructive criticism." I think that they are not only an oxymoron, but they are overused, misused, and misunderstood.
- [Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on Adding Value...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-john-maxwell-on-adding-value/) - John Maxwell on Adding Value...
- [Monday Motivator: Ronald Reagan's Thoughts on What Makes a Great Leader...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ronald-reagans-thoughts-on-what-makes-a-great-leader/) - Ronald Reagan's Thoughts on What Makes a Great Leader...
- [Monday Motivator: Ellen D on Peer Pressure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ellen-d-on-peer-pressure/) - I love this quote by Ellen...
- [Monday Motivator: Great Wisdom](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-great-wisdom/) - I love this quote...
- [Monday Motivator: What Power Do You Have?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-power-do-you-have/) - "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any." --Alice Walker Give your personal power a boost this week!
- [Monday Motivator: If it scares you...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-if-it-scares-you/) - Monday Motivator: If it scares you...
- [Monday Motivator - Aristotle on Criticism...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-aristotle-on-criticism/) - "There is only one way to avoid criticism. Do nothing. Be nothing. Say nothing." —Aristotle Leaders motivate change. Change creates resistance, dialogue and fear. If you want to lead, be prepared to communicate communicate communicate.
- [Monday Motivator on the Value of Deciding](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-value-of-deciding/) - "Often any decision, even the wrong decision, is better than no decision." --Ben Horowitz I believe that great leaders DECIDE. Then DECIDE again if things aren't working. Paralysis of analysis stops forward movement. ...Just a Monday rant for you to consider.
- [Monday Motivator on Allowing Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-allowing-failure/) - "If you don’t give people a chance to fail, you won’t...
- [Monday Motivator: Franklin on Involvement](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-franklin-on-involvement/) - "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin Monday's thought - the more you involve your employees the more they will learn. Give them a chance...
- [Monday Motivator by Voltaire](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-by-voltaire/) - “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire Employee engagement is good for everyone, right?
- [Monday Motivator on the value of work...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-value-of-work/) - “Be a worthy worker and work will come.” ― Amit Kalantri What does this mean to you?
- [Monday Motivator: "How we think..."](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-how-we-think/) - "How we think shows through in how we act. Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. They reflect thinking." --David Joseph Schwartz Hmmm... if you want to change how you act, change how you think!
- [Monday Motivator: Praise does wonders for...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-praise-does-wonders-for/) - “Praise does wonders for ...
- [Monday Motivator: Correction Vs Encouragement](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-correction-vs-encouragement/) - “Correction does much, but encouragement does more.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Another version of the carrot vs the stick. Which actions do you take?
- [Monday Motivator: Bob Nelson's Wisdom](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-bob-nelsons-wisdom/) - “Take time to appreciate employees and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways.” – Dr. Bob Nelson The biggest challenge is MAKING the time... It pays!
- [Monday Motivator: Results or Reasons?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-results-or-reasons/) - Here's your thought for the week. Which do you provide more? “Resources are hired to give results, not reasons.” ― Amit Kalantri
- [Monday Motivator: Lou Holtz on Why You Might be Bored](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-lou-holtz-on-why-you-might-be-bored/) - "If you're bored with life - you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do things - you don't have enough goals." --Lou Holtz Yep. I've always believed that goals give you energy. What do you think?
- [Monday Thoughts: Management vs Leadership](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-thoughts-management-vs-leadership/) - "Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing." --Tom Peters Nuts and bolts vs vision... We need both, right?
- [Praise: A Free Gift of Energy](https://www.marshaegan.com/praise-a-free-gift-of-energy/) - I’ll bet you could tell me exactly the last time when someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that made your day. Why do these moments stick in our heads? It’s because they’re too infrequent. So when someone does make the effort to acknowledge
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week, Day Four - Another Great Tip and Freebie](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-four-another-great-tip-and-freebie/) - How many times have you checked your email, only to find a problem that you couldn't act upon or manage at that moment? How many times have you checked that PDA just before bed, only to see something that subsequently disturbed your sleep - again because it was too late to call or fix? How
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week -- Day Three: Sorting vs Working Email--Your Key to Success.](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-three-sorting-vs-working-email-your-key-to-success/) - Today’s free resource is actually a one minute video, done by yours truly, with more on the real key to managing your inbox - and why it is different to SORT those messages rather than "work" them. Good stuff — we promise! Click here for your Inbox Detox Minute.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Day Two! Poster: 10 Best Practices of a Positive Email Culture](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-two-poster-10-best-practices-of-a-positive-email-culture/) - It's Clean Out Your Inbox Week, day two, and each day of this week we are providing our e-mailing friends and followers with free resources to spur them on to the holy grail of that empty inbox. Today's offering is an 8 1/2 by 11 poster that you can print and share with your workgroup.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Day 1: Tips and Freebie](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-day-1-tips-and-freebie/) - Today's tip Today is the first day of the 13th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week. Here is today's e-mail management tip: Turn off all dings and flashes. You have got to stop interrupting yourself, and the best way to do it is to turn off the dang dings. You should choose when you go
- [Monday Motivator: A New Way to Think about the Email you Send...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-new-way-to-think-about-the-email-you-send/) - Next week is the international Clean Out Your Inbox Week. Time for your annual cleanse! Throughout the week, we'll be sharing tips and free stuff to help you, but here's a quote to trigger your thoughts this Monday: "It is not the email you send which matters, but how people feel when they read it."
- [Monday Motivator: Intention? Action?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-intention-action/) - Here is your thought for this Monday... “Intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.” – Andy Andrews How many times have your believed in something someone told you or promised you, then never came through? How did you feel? For some reason, this quote really resonated with me.
- [Monday Motivator: Ford on EQ](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ford-on-eq/) - "If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own." --Henry Ford What do you need to do to "get" the other person's POV?
- [More on Daily Planning](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-daily-planning/) - If you read our last post, we're prescribing the re-invention of the concept of once a day daily planning. Why?Because too many emailers are allowing newly received email messages to trump the plan they've already set for the day. Here's how it works: Let’s assume that you’ll take the first half-hour of your morning to
- [Seven Things You Can Do to Make Sure People Read AND Understand your Email](https://www.marshaegan.com/seven-things-you-can-do-to-make-sure-people-read-and-understand-your-email/) - People complain about the increasing numbers of e-mail messages they receive, how much work it is for them to handle, how often they are misread, and - worse - misinterpreted. And it is true, the number of e-mails being sent is definitely on the increase. The reality is there are quite a number of things
- [12 Tips for an Organized Desk](https://www.marshaegan.com/12-tips-for-an-organized-desk/) - OK OK. We all know that the more organized we are, the more efficient we can be... But what does that mean? Here are 12 Tips that you might consider to organize your desk, from the blog Productivity 501 http://www.productivity501.com/12-tips-for-an-organized-desk/151/
- [Enhancing Productivity: Five Tips to Overcome the Overwhelm](https://www.marshaegan.com/enhancing-productivity-tips-overcome-overwhelm/) - International professional life coach advises how to manage feeling overwhelmed.
- [Ask Marsha: How important is it to your career that your work emails are professional and effective?](https://www.marshaegan.com/marsha-important-career-work-emails-professional-effective/) - Email expert and speaker Marsha Egan discusses the importance of writing excellent emails as a career builder
- [How to Write Goals](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-write-goals/) - Goals should describe the result, or what success looks like, rather than the way you will get there.
- [You Can’t Change People, but You Can Change Their Behavior](https://www.marshaegan.com/you-cant-change-people-but-you-can-change-their-behavior/) - The only way to improve someone’s behavior is to give the person in question some specific behavioral feedback.
- [The Multitasking Myth](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-multitasking-myth/) - If it’s worth doing, it’s worth your full focus and, when you switchtask, you are not only productive, but accurate.
- [Team-Working – Or Not?](https://www.marshaegan.com/team-working-or-not/) - Assess your team today, and then take action to get them working to their full potential.
- [Having Integrity is Harder Than you Think!](https://www.marshaegan.com/having-integrity-is-harder-than-you-think/) - What is more important? Wanting to have integrity, believing you have integrity, or acting with integrity?
- [The Power of the ‘Off’ Switch](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-the-off-switch-2/) - Set boundaries about how you will use and interact with your smartphone, your tasks, your technology, and let those close to you know those boundaries.
- [Employee Retention – Your Secret Weapon](https://www.marshaegan.com/employee-retention-your-secret-weapon/) - Investing in interpersonal relationships as mutually respectful partnerships can give a truly rewarding return on investment in terms of staff retention and direct benefits to your bottom line.
- [Errors are not the Enemy!](https://www.marshaegan.com/errors-are-not-the-enemy/) - When we have such a strong case for the concept that our mistakes may be our best teachers, why do so many people ignore these outstanding learning experiences?
- [The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-dreaded-game-of-gotcha/) - By exerting perceived ‘moral authority’ and effectively putting someone in his or her place, to put someone in a corner, or to try to guilt trip the other person, it becomes a ‘gotcha’.
- [I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!](https://www.marshaegan.com/im-declaring-inter-dependence/) - Inter-dependence is our ability to work as a team and seek out and grow mutually beneficial partnerships with those around us.
- [The Gift of Listening](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-gift-of-listening/) - Effective listening is a skill, and interrupting people demonstrates a lack of it. Unfortunately, it’s a skill that’s nowhere near as common as you’d think.
- [Who's blaming whom???](https://www.marshaegan.com/whos-blaming-who/) - Learning is progress, development, and empowerment. When we play the ‘blame game’, we turn our backs on that opportunity to learn.
- [Fear Could Be Your Friend!](https://www.marshaegan.com/fear-friend/) - When one of my coaching clients says "I'm afraid to _______" it is a real coaching opportunity. Facing your fears helps you overcome them. Some say the definition of courage is confronting fear, then acting anyway. The key is to actually IDENTIFY that fear, instead of mask it. Ask yourself, What fears have kept me
- ["Under the Bus" Strategies That Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/under-the-bus-strategies-that-work/) - No matter what your feelings are towards your associates and coworkers, public humiliation makes you look much worse than your subject.
- [Leading From The Front Isn't Always Best](https://www.marshaegan.com/leading-from-the-front-isnt-always-best/) - Teams which are led from the middle do things together with their leader, and it is this unity of purpose that makes leading from the middle so effective.
- [Why Shout?](https://www.marshaegan.com/shout/) - Why Shout? I've always been confounded by anyone who believes that raising his or her voice will enable them to be heard better. Especially in business. The recipient hears only the shouting, not the message. It turns to crucifying the messenger rather than hearing the message. Think about the last time someone shouted at you.
- [No Excuses, Sir!](https://www.marshaegan.com/no-excuses-sir/) - The power of excuses in preventing us from going after our dreams and goals.
- [No One Plans To Fail, But Many Fail To Plan!](https://www.marshaegan.com/no-one-plans-to-fail-but-many-fail-to-plan/) - An analysis of the '5 Ps' virtue: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
- [The Energizing Power Of Goals](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-energizing-power-of-goals/) - Setting goals as a way to take control of your workflow, rather than your workflow controlling you.
- [Just because we can, should we?](https://www.marshaegan.com/just-because-we-can-should-we/) - A reminder of the importance of switching work off and enjoying rest, despite the access to work email 24/7.
- [Why Arriving Early is a Career Strategy...](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-arriving-early-is-a-career-strategy/) - A look at the benefits of arriving early to meetings. A key tip to employ in your career strategy.
- [The Two Most Motivating Words...](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-two-most-motivating-words/) - The importance of using thanks as a motivational and inspirational tool.
- [Appreciate People - Specifically!](https://www.marshaegan.com/appreciate-people-specifically/) - Tips on Understanding and Using Appreciation
- [5 Tips to Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Effective AND Interactive!](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-tips-to-make-your-meetings-more-efficient-effective-and-interactive/) - Five tips for running meetings that work!
- [5 Ways to Invest in Yourself](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-ways-to-invest-in-yourself/) - To succeed in your career, it is important that you continue to learn and add value. Here are 5 ways to invest in yourself to optimize your chances.
- [Meetings Can Make Or Break Your Career](https://www.marshaegan.com/meetings-can-make-or-break-your-career/) - A look at how meetings are truly a tremendous opportunity to grow your career and respect in the workplace.
- [3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence](https://www.marshaegan.com/3-ways-to-communicate-your-self-confidence/) - People read your self confidence in more ways than just what you say. How you walk, your eye contact, who you compliment are very important.
- [Build Your Goals On Firm Foundations](https://www.marshaegan.com/build-your-goals-on-firm-foundations/) - How to set realistic goals with Marsha Egan .
- [Improve Your Life In Five Easy Steps](https://www.marshaegan.com/improve-your-life-in-five-easy-steps/) - How to set goals and maintain balance. And the difference between values and goals by professional life coach Marsha Egan
- [Life Success - The Difference Between Values and Goals](https://www.marshaegan.com/life-success-the-difference-between-values-and-goals/) - 4 Tips on clarifying your values. The difference between values and Goals by professional coach Marsha Egan.
- [Resolve Not to Resolve!](https://www.marshaegan.com/resolve-not-to-resolve/) - How to be successful all year around, without January resolutions.
- [If You Refuse to Accept Anything but the Best...](https://www.marshaegan.com/refuse-accept-anything-best/)
- [Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities](https://www.marshaegan.com/turning-obstacles-into-opportunities/) - A look at what stops us from overcoming the obstacles in our professional and personal lives.
- [Want to Reach a Goal? Ask for Help...](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-reach-a-goal-ask-for-help/) - Reaching out to a business coach can help you in your career
- [Think About Networking in a NEW Way](https://www.marshaegan.com/think-about-networking-in-a-new-way/) - How to think about networking in a new way so that you can use network with your current connections.
- [Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-asking-for-directions-start-making-recommendations/) - Think through the issue, problem, or task, research what needs to be done, consider the options, and go to your boss with your best recommendation.
- [Say "No" - Get More Done](https://www.marshaegan.com/say-no-get-more-done/) - The importance of setting boundaries in your personal and professional lives.
- [Stop Caring About What the Boss Thinks...](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-caring-about-what-the-boss-thinks/) - When your opinion counts in the workplace - assertiveness & bosses.
- [Your Calm Voice Speaks Loudly](https://www.marshaegan.com/your-calm-voice-speaks-loudly/) - The importance of controlling your temper as a leader and boss.
- [Are You Doing the RIGHT Stuff?](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-you-doing-the-right-stuff/) - How to achieve success and strive for greatness.
- [Where are you investing?](https://www.marshaegan.com/where-are-you-investing/) - Investing in people as a mentor or coach can reap benefits for yourself personally and professionally.
- [Trust - And Bring Out the Best in Others](https://www.marshaegan.com/trust-and-bring-out-the-best-in-others/) - Rethinking the importance of trust in your staff and the workplace generally.
- [The Balancing Act](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-balancing-act/) - A practical guide to exceptional life work balance.
- [Bosses - Want to Motivate? How About a Little Sincerity?!](https://www.marshaegan.com/motivate-bosses-how-about-a-little-sincerity/) - Notice what is/was unique, commendable, helpful, and make a very specific, sincere comment, looking the employee right in the eye.
- [Why Being "Remarkable" is a Great Business Strategy](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-being-remarkable-is-a-great-business-strategy/) - "Remarkable" means that it is something for people to remark about. That's what we are talking about.
- [Get Along!](https://www.marshaegan.com/get-along/) - How to temper yourself at the office for a better work environment and enjoyment.
- [Do You Play Positive Politics?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-play-positive-politics/) - Tips on Positive Politics
- [Assigning a Project? Set "Due Time" Rather than "Due Date"](https://www.marshaegan.com/assigning-project-set-due-time-due-date/) - Want to energize your department? Set due-times, rather than due-dates.
- [The Action Approach to Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-action-approach-to-success/) - Taking action is what separates the ponderers from those who get results.
- [Do You Agree When You Don't?](https://www.marshaegan.com/agree-dont/) - Be loyal to your feelings... don't betray them
- [Two Words to Repair Broken Trust](https://www.marshaegan.com/two-words-repair-broken-trust/) - The first step in rebuilding trust is a sincere apology
- [How to Get it All Done](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-get-it-all-done/) - The sooner we make peace with that reality, the better chance we have of managing our days, weeks, and months with reduced stress and more satisfaction.
- [The Committee Chairman's Attitude and Influence](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-committee-chairmans-attitude-and-influence/) - Your opinion about things can influence the entire committee. Whether you believe this or not, your POSITION enables this quirky phenomenon.
- [Leaders and Vulnerability](https://www.marshaegan.com/leaders-and-vulnerability/) - When leaders show that they are vulnerable, they humanize themselves. This enables them to lead from the middle.
- [The Secret Role of the GREAT Committee Chairman](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-secret-role-of-the-great-committee-chairman/) - The chairperson is, most of all, a coordinator, energizer and a facilitator. That’s the secret.
- [If No One has Told You...](https://www.marshaegan.com/one-told/) - If no one has told you they love you today... You're hanging with the wrong peeps!
- [The Most Difficult Part of Networking...](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-most-difficult-part-of-networking/) - Building relationships has a positive ring to it. Networking sounds like work.
- [Life is Not a Problem to be Solved...](https://www.marshaegan.com/life-problem-solved/) - Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Make it a great journey!
- [Why is self-confidence so important in achieving success?](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-is-self-confidence-so-important-in-achieving-success/) - "The more confident you are, the less you'll rely on strategies that please others."
- [How to Really Influence Others](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-really-influence-others/) - Actions do speak louder than words, and especially when you're helping others who may not initially want or seek your help. Ready to give it a shot?
- [Brain Clutter - Your Productivity Sapper!](https://www.marshaegan.com/brain-clutter-your-productivity-sapper/) - Just remember, you'll be more effective, efficient and productive by decluttering that awesome brain of yours!
- [Why Do It Today? Procrastinate!](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-do-it-today-procrastinate/) - Everyone procrastinates. Let's just try to procrastinate less. Here are some tips.
- [The Wrong Way to Start a Meeting...](https://www.marshaegan.com/wrong-way-start-meeting/) - Remember to reward the RIGHT behavior. Start your meetings on time, every time.
- [Three Little Words - That'll Make Your Meetings Rock!](https://www.marshaegan.com/three-little-words-thatll-make-meetings-rock/) - A successful meeting leader will always wrap up every agenda item by making sure that everyone in attendance knows…
- [How to Give Feedback that Motivates Changed Behavior](https://www.marshaegan.com/give-feedback-motivates-changed-behavior/) - How to Give Feedback that Motivates Changed Behavior
- [The Hazard of a Raised Voice...](https://www.marshaegan.com/hazard-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 on the words, they focus on the decibels. If you want to win the argument, maintain calm. It's the only way.
- [Look at the Big Picture When Daily Planning...](https://www.marshaegan.com/look-big-picture-daily-planning/) - "Let the big picture filter into your daily to do list. It will help you manage your life, not just your time" -Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC (that's me!) Many of my clients who feel out of balance start with their daily to-dos, rather than their long term goals when choosing how to spend their
- [Are You Frank with Yourself?](https://www.marshaegan.com/frank/) - " It is not easy to be frank with yourself, but If you wish to find your success in life, it's the most rewarding action of all... --Wise It's important for you to be frank with yourself not only about what needs to improve, but what strengths you have.
- [It's not just the money, honey!](https://www.marshaegan.com/not-just-money-honey/) - You know you can motivate your staff WITHOUT money. While you may lack resources to approve generous merit-based pay raises, you can devise creative incentives.
- [Should Good Managers Come in Last?](https://www.marshaegan.com/good-managers-come-last/) - By caring for themselves, managers can improve their ability to care for others.
- [Too often, the person who wrecks our work is...](https://www.marshaegan.com/sethgodinquote/) - "Too often, the person who wrecks our work is us." - Seth Godin
- [Hey Dude - Let It Go!](https://www.marshaegan.com/hey-dude-let-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.
- [Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-get-along-take-others-side/) - Want to “Get Along?” – Take the Other’s Side
- [Out of Sight, Out of Stress](https://www.marshaegan.com/out-of-sight-out-of-stress/) - Out of Sight, Out of Stress
- [Time Management: How DO You Choose Your Next Task?](https://www.marshaegan.com/time-management-how-do-you-choose-your-next-task/) - Time Management: How DO You Choose Your Next Task?
- [No Problem IS a Problem](https://www.marshaegan.com/no-problem-is-a-problem/) - No problem is a problem
- [How do you find your limits?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-do-you-find-your-limits/) - "One finds limits by pushing them." - Herbert Simon What limits have you pushed this month?
- [Leaders Share the Load – The Power of Letting Go.](https://www.marshaegan.com/power_of_letting_go/) - Leaders Share the Load – The Power of Letting Go.
- [More on talking vs doing...](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-talking-vs-doing/) - Are you talking about what you're going to do, or about what you're doing? See the difference????
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #3 - "YOU, The Product"](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-3-you-the-product/) - We all need to sell ourselves at one time or another. Whether it is in a business culture and your strategy is to try to move up the corporate ladder, whether you are an entrepreneur who wants to expand his or her own business, or whether you need to sell an idea, part of what
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #2 - Stop Selling and Start Helping!](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-2-stop-selling-and-start-helping/) - Sales reluctance is a real thing. And it is even worse when the product you are selling is yourself. We've all been taught to be modest, to be humble. So it goes against the grain for most of us to "sell ourselves." We may feel like we are tooting our own horns, or bragging, or
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #1 - Let Others Do It!](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-1-let-others-do-it/) - Note: This is our first post in a 10 part series dealing with personal marketing strategies. Many people struggle with the idea that they have to sell themselves, either corporately or in their own businesses, and these posts are intended to help them get over that hurdle. Watch for these posts in the next few
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #6 - Be Noticed](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-6-be-noticed/) - Selling yourself may not always involve saying something. Instead, consider part of selling yourself as being in places where you and your useful work can be noticed. Participating is a success strategy. Showing up at meetings, volunteering with causes that matter to you, raising your hand to help. Offering to help. Arriving early for events.
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #7 - Ask](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-7-ask/) - Sometimes selling yourself is not about "show casing" your wares. Sometimes it is about being transparent, and honest, and actually asking for help. People who have self confidence are not afraid to ask for help. And people who are authentic only ask for help when they truly need or want it. Think of this: Someone
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #8 - Visibility Works!](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-8-visibility-works/) - Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. Your visibility can be even more powerful than you trying to sell someone on why they should work with you or buy your service. ...And
- [How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #9 - Approachability!](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-sell-yourself-without-selling-yourself-out-9-approachability/) - When people are trying to decide who to work with, who to buy from, or who to join in some volunteer effort, they look at a person's "approachability." How approachable are you? We can all relate to situations where we've noticed someone standing rigidly with a sour look on his or her face. Our first
- [Want to Stall Your Career? Take Things Personally](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-stall-your-career-take-things-personally/) - Business is business. When things don't work out, don't see it as a direct assault on you. If you don't get chosen for a project... If you are missed on the routing of a message... If someone forgets to mention your name as part of a team... It happened, and that's it. Time to move
- [General Praise Doesn't Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/general-praise-doesnt-work-2/) - Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There's a difference. We've all experienced the manager who gives a general statement, "your team did a great job!" What about the work was great? Why did he/she think they did
- [It's OK to Single Out Awesome Performance](https://www.marshaegan.com/its-ok-to-single-out-awesome-performance/) - Many managers struggle with the idea of singling out and praising a high performing team member. They may be concerned with being accused of showing favorites, or just feeling awkward about mentioning specific people when a team is supposed to be performing on all cylinders. That's a bunch of hogwash. When a worker performs above
- [Extreme Self Confidence](https://www.marshaegan.com/extreme-self-confidence/) - Why Extreme Self Confidence can help you make the right decisions.
- [Perennially Late? Read this...](https://www.marshaegan.com/perennially-late-read-this/) - I've written about his previously - why it is strategically suicidal to be the person who is "always 5 minutes late." If you can get there 5 minutes late, you can get there 5 minutes earlier. This ain't rocket science, folks. But lateness can be a career killer. Well this post said it even more
- [6 Points to Enhance Your Ability to Plan Even Better!](https://www.marshaegan.com/podcast-6-points-to-enhance-your-ability-to-plan-even-better/) - Podcast by Marsha Egan on 6 points to help you plan better
- [Setting Boundaries with Toxic People](https://www.marshaegan.com/setting-boundaries-with-toxic-people/) - They are out there, and we can't avoid them... sometimes... That's right... TOXIC PEOPLE Who are they? The liers, the controllers, the victims, the "negatories," the nasties, the disrespectors, ... How do you know they are toxic to you? You feel it. You feel disrespected, you feel uncomfortable, you feel resentment, sometimes you just wanna
- [Great Leaders "Share the Load!"  Do You?](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-great-leaders-share-the-load-do-you/) - Poor leaders have a hard time letting go. Great leaders share the load. Listen to this 2 1/2 minute podcast that will energize you to share the load even more, and give you tips on how to do it! And here's a blog post on the same subject, if you want more...
- [How to Decide What to Work on Next...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-how-to-decide-what-to-work-on-next/) - One of the biggest challenges to our productivity is to decide how to spend our time. And that means how to decide what to work on once you've completed the task at hand. It is not just about what is the top priority. Listen to this brief 3 minute podcast - it'll help you decide
- [Why You Need to Arrive Early!](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-you-need-to-arrive-early/) - The early bird gets the worm. Or--the early arriver gets the advantage! Listen to this one minute podcast to find out why...
- [The Secret to Helping Others Meet Deadlines](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-secret-to-helping-others-meet-deadlines/) - Want the Secret to Deadline Excellence: Set Due-Times. Want to energize your department? Set due-times, rather than due-dates. We’ve all requested a task to be completed by a certain day, only to be disappointed that the promised report was not emailed to us until 11:30 PM that night. You needed it by the end of
- [Three Points to Help Build Your Self Confidence](https://www.marshaegan.com/podcast-three-points-to-help-build-your-self-confidence/) - We all struggle with self confidence, at one time or another. Here are 3 "Great Points" to help you with that struggle. Listen to our podcast, and let us know what you think!
- [STOP Interrupting!!! 82 Seconds That Can Change Your Career](https://www.marshaegan.com/podcast-stop-interrupting/) - We are all eager. Eager to hear ourselves talk. So eager, that many times, we interrupt. We just can't wait!This isn't so good for relationship building, and business in general. Listen to this 82 second "Great Point Podcast" to understand why... And after that quick listen, here's your Monday challenge: Count to 5 (to yourself) when you think
- [The Magic of Specific Praise](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-magic-of-specific-praise/) - We've all heard how energizing praise can be. Well, NOT SO FAST! Praise works when it is specific. Listen to this brief (less than 2 minutes) podcast for tips on how to do it best.
- [Do You Play "Gotcha?" Well... DON'T!](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-play-gotcha-well-dont/) - Playing "Gotcha" in the game of life just doesn't work. Listen to this 83 second podcast to understand why, and to motivate you to NEVER do it again.
- [Sometimes, "Stop Doing" is Better than Start Doing](https://www.marshaegan.com/sometimes-stop-doing-is-better-than-start-doing/) - Here's your Monday Motivator Challenge: Find something to STOP DOING. Maybe you think I'm crazy for suggesting this, after all, I'm all about your success. Right? Well, in order to be successful, you need to make space for the important stuff. We just keep piling on and piling on, and fail to make time to
- [No Problem? That's a Problem](https://www.marshaegan.com/no-problem-thats-a-problem/) - Do you respond to others by saying "no problem?" If you do, it most likely IS a problem, or at minimum, NOT the best response. Listen to this podcast to understand why, and discover which words you can use that are even more effective...
- [Finding it Tough to Get to Your Important Tasks?](https://www.marshaegan.com/finding-it-tough-to-get-to-your-important-tasks/) - So many times, we get distracted from working on what is truly important. And many times, it is the "important but not urgent" stuff that gets pushed aside. Listen to this 90 second podcast that will give you a GREAT way to get to what's important!
- [Make Meetings a Career Strategy!](https://www.marshaegan.com/meetings-career-strategy/) - People love to hate going to meetings. Let's flip this one around. Have you ever considered that meetings could be your biggest career opportunity? Listen to this 90 second podcast to learn both why and how!
- [Five Things to STOP Doing to Be More Productive](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-things-to-stop-doing-to-be-more-productive/) - We had a very interactive "Coaching at The Corner" discussion last week on the topic of what we all can STOP doing to become even more productive. Many times, when people talk about productivity, they end up adding things to their plates. They add new tools, they add new actions, they add new organizational tips. Instead of
- [But, But, But, But, But... NO BUTS!](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-using-but/) - BUT is a swear word. Well, almost… If you want to create a barrier in a conversation, just use the word "but." Here is an 82 second podcast that could stop you from using that (almost) swear word ever again...
- [How about a Good Catch?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-about-a-good-catch/) - Positive motivation involves catching people doing things right, rather than correcting them.
- [Monday Motivator: Remember Your Mentor](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-remember-your-mentor/) - Here is a quick motivational post about managing your mentor...
- [Monday Motivator: Resist the Flip](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-resist-the-flip/) - Here's your motivating though for today... (Yes, it's about email. We are looking ahead to the international Clean Out Your Inbox Week starting January 23rd) Here's the thought: RESIST the need to forward some emails. Sometimes you can just allow them to "die" with you. the great joke the inspirational saying the infographic I affectionately call
- [When Should You Exchange Business Cards?](https://www.marshaegan.com/when-should-you-exchange-business-cards/) - 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 several great reasons for this. Great relationship building conversations start with a healthy and interesting exchange. (Full disclosure - I'm an advocate of spending longer
- [DeBunking The Dreaded One Hour Meeting](https://www.marshaegan.com/debunking-the-dreaded-one-hour-meeting/) - Whether a meeting should take a half hour, fifteen minutes, an hour or 90 minutes, you can almost bank on that meeting taking the dreaded one hour. Listen to this Great Points podcast on how to debunk the dreaded one hour meeting.
- [The Thing about Boundaries…](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-thing-about-boundaries/) - Usually, we think about setting boundaries when something isn't working quite right either physically or emotionally. A coworker being rude to you at work… People speaking too loudly outside your office door… People interrupting at the wrong time… People smoking in your car... People telling off color jokes... ETC ETC ETC Setting boundaries can be
- [Are you rewarding the wrong behavior?](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-you-rewarding-the-wrong-behavior/) - Sometimes I have to get on my soap box about rewarding the wrong behavior. This is a classic example. You have two performers, and each is expected to complete 100 widgets in two hours. One of them is slow, and one is very efficient. Susie, who does 120 widgets versus Sally who does 80 widgets.
- [Why "Sandwiching" Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn't Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-sandwiching-constructive-feedback-between-two-complements-doesnt-work/) - We've been addressing the best practices in giving employee feedback this month, and last week someone told me that she likes to sandwich the feedback between two complements. Like a delicious cookie... Here's why I advise against that: The complements will most likely be "lost" or not heard by the receiver. Once he or she hears correcting
- [Building Reserves: Make Space for Reflection](https://www.marshaegan.com/building-reserves-make-space-for-reflection/) - As I was preparing to write this post, I found this great quote: “Take time to reflect in order to learn, grow, adapt and make changes in moving forward.” ― Akiroq Brost This month we're focusing on building reserves, not just money, but in your life. Just as it is important to have financial reserves,
- [Delegating the "What"](https://www.marshaegan.com/delegating-the-what/) - Great managers and leaders delegate well. They delegate the "what." "What?" you ask? Yes. The "what."
- [The Magic of a "Me Meeting"](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-magic-of-a-me-meeting/) - Think of this… We have all been in meetings called by someone else. When we go to these meetings, we can’t answer our phones, we can’t get any other work done, and we have essentially set aside that hour to focus on the meeting topic of the day. I’d like to suggest that you apply
- [Who Wouldn't Want to Double His or Her Productivity?](https://www.marshaegan.com/who-wouldnt-want-to-double-his-or-her-productivity/) - We had another great discussion a few weeks ago at our biweekly Coaching at The Corner. The subject was How to Double your Productivity… Here are some of the tidbits that came out of the discussion: Plan ahead. Sometimes it sounds like a no-brainer, but if you want to double your productivity it's very useful
- [Eight Cool Secrets to Making Conversation with Strangers](https://www.marshaegan.com/eight-cool-secrets-to-making-conversation-with-strangers/) - This week, at our biweekly Coaching at the Corner chat, we talked about how to feel more comfortable making conversation with strangers. Yes. It can be awkward. Here are some helpful tips that can make your conversations enjoyable and synergistic. 1. Engage. Before the conversation even starts, make yourself approachable. This means a simple smile
- [Monday Motivator: Zig's Wisdom, once again...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-zigs-wisdom-once-again/) - “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” -Zig Ziglar Yes, the more clear you are about the destination, the more focused you can be about getting there. ...great thought to start the week!
- [Time to Reflect and Project, 2020](https://www.marshaegan.com/time-to-reflect-and-project-2020/) - It is THAT time of year again... time to reflect on the past year, and project toward the coming one. This month is a great time to focus on GOAL SETTING, so use our tools to look at your past year's achievements and use them to set goals for 2020.Let's start the new year right!
- [Lighten it up!](https://www.marshaegan.com/lighten-it-up/) - Your Monday motivation reminds readers of the importance of a smile.
- [Seven Networking Tips for People Who Don't LOVE Networking](https://www.marshaegan.com/seven-networking-tips-for-people-who-dont-love-networking/) - Great tips on networking and how to make it less intimidating and more enjoyable with Marsha Egan, Success Strategist
- [Want to Get Ahead? Volunteer Quickly!](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-get-ahead-volunteer-quickly/) - We all know that volunteering can be a positive career strategy. Let's take it one step further. The more quickly you volunteer, the better. We've all been in meetings when the boss asks who wants to volunteer to chair an event. As everyone looks down at the floor, and hopes they don't get called on,
- [Do You EXPECT to Succeed?](https://www.marshaegan.com/do-you-expect-to-succeed/) - Your attitude and the way you think can be an asset or liability in the game of success. Here's my thought:
- [Three Ways Your "Self Talk" Can Help You Relieve Stress](https://www.marshaegan.com/three-ways-your-self-talk-can-help-you-relieve-stress/) - A lot of what causes stress is what's happening in the ol' noggin. . One of the ways to lessen the amount of stress has to do with what you're saying to yourself.
- [8 Ways to REDUCE Stress](https://www.marshaegan.com/8-ways-to-reduce-stress/) - There is a difference between REDUCING stress and MANAGING stress. Here are 8 ways to help you reduce it, by life coach Marsha Egan.
- [Beating Stress: How a Question Can Help](https://www.marshaegan.com/beating-stress-how-a-question-can-help/) - ometimes our stress comes from our own self image, or at least from our own self limiting statements.
- [Great Points Podcast: 7 Ways to Reduce Stress](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-7-ways-to-reduce-stress/) - Don't let the holidays, or any other days, stress you out. Here's a quick podcast with 7 tips...
- [5 Ways to Embrace Change](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-ways-to-embrace-change/) - With change all around us, and our natural tendencies to resist it, learning to accept and embrace change faster rather than slower can be a real career asset. Listen to this "Great points" podcast with five great points on how to do it …
- [Personal Marketing? Let Your Values Take the Heat Off...](https://www.marshaegan.com/personal-marketing-let-your-values-take-the-heat-off/) - Use values to overcome your fear of personal marketing or selling yourself.
- [How to Write Your Values](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-write-your-values/) - People have values and people have goals. They are different. A goal is a target, a value is a state of being. Values describe WHO you are. I spend a lot of time with my clients on clarifying both their values and goals. They are different. (Read this post if you need more on values
- [The Two Angles of Appreciation](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-two-angles-of-appreciation/) - Appreciation is one of the best motivators I've seen, and felt. When I was thinking about this, I realized that the act of appreciating does a lot toward increasing value. As you appreciate, you motivate. Motivated employees or co workers add value. And that leads to the other angle of appreciation. Appreciation relates to added value.
- [Great Points Podcast - C'mon - Appreciate SOMEbody](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-cmon-appreciate-somebody/) - Here's a "great point" that you shouldn't miss!
- [Ten Ways to Show Your Appreciation](https://www.marshaegan.com/ten-ways-to-show-your-appreciation/) - Let's stop talking concept and get right down to it. Here are 10 ways for you to show your appreciation: A quick email, "I appreciated your help with..." A sincere "thank you for the extra effort" A thank you note on real paper with a real stamp A note written on the top a a
- [Thinking about Having and Not Having...](https://www.marshaegan.com/thinking-about-having-and-not-having/) - Here's your Monday Motivator, thanks to a great quote from Oprah: “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough” --Oprah Winfrey You already have enough, don't you? Think about it.
- [Great Point Podcast: Two Magical Words, but with One Contingency...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-two-magical-words-but-with-one-contingency/) - 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.
- [When Your Network is Working, It is Not THAT Difficult](https://www.marshaegan.com/when-your-network-is-working-it-is-not-that-difficult/) - Let's talk about focusing on strategies to help you build your business and personal relationships, and your network... Many of the folks I work with on the topic of networking assign a degree of difficulty to it that is just not fair. And I believe the reason is because they think that they need to
- [...When You Least Expect It!](https://www.marshaegan.com/when-you-least-expect-it/) - 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 fail. Not only will you be disappointed, but you will most likely come across in a way that your contacts may see or feel as
- [How to Start a Networking Convo...](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-start-a-networking-convo/) - 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 conversation, or how to initiate the meetup, the answer is more simple than you think. Take the NIKE approach - Just DO It. OK. Here's
- [Great Points Podcast: When to Ask for a Business Card, and More...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-when-to-ask-for-a-business-card-and-more/) - Wonder when in your business conversation to ask for a business card? Listen to this brief podcast for the answer... and hints about how to manage the biz card once you've gotten it.
- [Five Tips for Virtual Meeting Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-tips-for-virtual-meeting-success/) - More and more meetings are being held virtually, either via telephone conference call or by video call. When I was thinking about the tips we could share for assuring that your virtual meeting has awesome results, it became very apparent to me that many of the best practices for an in person meeting and a
- [You Should Use These Three Words at Every Meeting!](https://www.marshaegan.com/you-should-use-these-three-words-at-every-meeting/) - Coach Marsha Egan suggests three words that sould be used at every meeting...
- [Five Things You Can Do in Advance to Make Your Meeting a Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-things-you-can-do-in-advance-to-make-your-meeting-a-success/) - The next time you are asked to run a meeting, here are five things that when you do them in advance of the meeting, will help assure that your meeting will be more productive, efficient and appreciated by those in attendance. Communicate the time and place well in advance of meeting. Make sure it is
- [Stand Up! The Standing Meeting Can Be Just What You (and Your Team) Need](https://www.marshaegan.com/stand-up-the-standing-meeting-can-be-just-what-you-and-your-team-need/) - To continue with our posts and podcasts on meeting excellence, I want to challenge you to "stand up" every now and then. Literally. Yes, we are on our butts all day long, some physical therapists are saying that sitting is our new disease -- so why not stand? In my corporate life, I remember some
- [More on the Magic of "Not Now"](https://www.marshaegan.com/more-on-the-magic-of-not-now/) - This week's Monday Motivator was a challenge to you to employ the strategy of using the words "not now" rather than a simple no. Here's a bit more on that tactic. When we talk about using the words "not now" we don't really mean that you must use those exact words, but the spirit of
- [Healthy versus Unhealthy Boundaries](https://www.marshaegan.com/healthy-versus-unhealthy-boundaries/) - 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, so that you can not only identify them, but to deal with them. Boundary invasions can happen both physically and emotionally. Physical boundaries apply to
- [The Difference between Assertive and Aggressive...](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-difference-between-assertive-and-aggressive/) - This month we've been pontificating on the need to be assertive, and how it differs from being aggressive. Here is some FFT (Food for Thought): Assertive behaviors... Assertive people are not afraid to express their opinions, and honor themselves by standing up for their beliefs. Assertive people respect others as equals, with the intention of
- [Great Points Podcast: The Thing about Asserting Yourself...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-the-thing-about-asserting-yourself/) - As we strive to assert rather than attack, and even when we hone our assertiveness skills to the max, there are risks. Listen to this podcast for perspective...!
- [Seven Ways to Stand Up for Yourself](https://www.marshaegan.com/seven-ways-to-stand-up-for-yourself/) - Keeping with our focus on assertiveness this month, I'd like to share some tactical ways for you to stand up for yourself. After all, isn't that one of the ways we can assert ourselves? Let people know how you want to be treated. This means actually communicating with them about your needs and your boundaries.
- [12 Ways to Reward Employees](https://www.marshaegan.com/12-ways-to-reward-em/) - This month we have been talking about rewards, and the motivation they can provide. Hare are 12 ways to reward employees without breaking the bank.
- [Great Point Podcast: Rewards and Motivating...Anyone](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-rewards-and-motivating-anyone/) - It is so easy to reward and appreciate the people in your life, yet sometimes hard to get to it. Listen to this quick podcast for a quick energizer!
- [Great Points Podcast: Reward Thyself!](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-reward-thyself/) - Do you find it difficult to reward yourself? Pat yourself on the back? It is important! Listen to this brief podcast for why and how...
- [The Power of the Disconnect](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-the-disconnect/) - Hey, it is August already! Summer vacations are in full swing. We have a chance to disconnect! This month we are going focus on issues around disconnecting, relaxing, mentally detoxing, and taking needed breaks... so watch for our posts, tweets, and podcasts. But here's the thing ---- The most important part of disconnecting is... to DO
- [Great Points Podcast: Tips to Detach from Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-tips-to-detach-from-work/) - Being connected 24/7 isn't healthy. Listen to this brief podcast for some great tips on how to disconnect!
- [How to Detach???](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-detach/) - We all love our jobs. They fuel us. We find value in our work. The challenge comes when work seems to take over our lives. This 24/7 connectedness can be toxic to a happy life. So, to continue enjoying our jobs and our careers, it is very important to detach from them periodically. It has
- [Great Points Podcast - Detach Detach!](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-detach-detach/) - Do you REALLY need to be attached 24/7? Here are some thoughts...
- [Great Point Podcast: How Your Ability to Focus Directly Impacts Your Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-how-your-ability-to-focus-directly-impacts-your-success/) - Focus Focus Focus! It will help you achieve your dreams. Listen to this brief (3 minute) podcast to jog your thoughts...
- [One Great Way to Add Focus...](https://www.marshaegan.com/one-great-way-to-add-focus/) - This month we have been talking about focus and how important it is to helping you reach your goals. Sometimes the ability to focus comes from your ability to detach – that was last months topic. But it is really important for you to be able to turn your on and off switches on and
- [Great Points Podcast: Tame Those Distractions for Better Focus](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-tame-those-distractions-for-better-focus/) - Here are some great points about how to clear the decks so that you can focus on what's important. A 2 1/2 minute listen, give it a try!
- [Clear the Way for Work-Life Balance...](https://www.marshaegan.com/clear-the-way-for-work-life-balance/) - To enhance your work – life balance, sometimes it's important to clear some things out of the way. Achieving life balance also means setting yourself up to enable yourself to give the proper priorities to the proper priorities! So here are 2 balance-enabling practices:
- [Great Points Podcast: Is it Life Balance or Life Priorities?](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-is-it-life-balance-or-life-priorities/) - Listen to this brief podcast challenging your assumptions about life balance, and reap a few tips to increase your...
- [Work/Life Balance - A Mathematical Exercise?](https://www.marshaegan.com/worklife-balance-a-mathematical-exercise/) - Work/life balance is NOT a mathematical exercise to make sure that each day is perfectly balanced. It is a state of mind that allows us permission to be satisfied in the moment, and gives us the strength to make time for what is important. When you make time, the important part about that “time,” is that
- [The Priority Funnel](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-priority-funnel/) - I like to challenge my clients to use a "priority funnel" to help them choose their daily, weekly monthly and even yearly goals and tasks. What IS a priority funnel?
- [Great Points Podcast: More on the Priority Funnel](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-more-on-the-priority-funnel/) - Here is more about why using the priority funnel can help you with your life balance... a 2 minute listen!
- [Busted! Caught You Misplacing Your Priorities!](https://www.marshaegan.com/busted-caught-you-misplacing-your-priorities/) - So many times I've heard smart and energetic people lament that they just can't seem to get their important stuff done--other things get in the way. Here's the truth. Your priorities may be out of whack, and you don't even know it. Well, here's a clue. It is about HOW you've chosen to spend your time.
- [The Power of the Pause](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-the-pause/) - Jack Benny once said, "it's not what you say, but when you pause." And although he was talking about his fabulous comedic timing, this quote is very insightful. At least I think so. We are overwhelmed with our 24/7 connectedness, doing things all the time, overwhelming our brains and rarely take time for a pause.
- [Great Points Podcast: 3 Reasons Why You Need to Pause...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-3-reasons-why-you-need-to-pause/) - "Press Pause!" That's something we all need to do! Listen to this 2 minute podcast to understand why...
- [The Power of the Pause - When Talking](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-the-pause-when-talking/) - In this month's focus on pausing, I came across this quote about pausing when talking:...
- [Great Points Podcast: The Pause that avoids the Foot](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-the-pause-that-avoids-the-foot/) - Do you blurt? Or can a pause before responding save you from wanting to swallow that comment? Listen to this 2 minute podcast!
- [Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works - How to Prepare](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-feedback-that-works-how-to-prepare/) - Hate giving employees feedback? Wishing it away rather than doing it? This is the first of several brief videos that can help you unlock the key to improving performance throughout your organization. Listen to the audio of our recent "Feedback that Works" video.
- [Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works - How to have the Difficult Discussion](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-feedback-that-works-how-to-have-the-difficult-discussion/) - Here is the audio of our second "Feedback that Works" video... Feedback discussions are tough to have. Many managers and supervisors avoid them. Listen to this 12 minute audio (or watch the video) for some great tips that can make the necessary less difficult.
- [Great Points Podcast:  Feedback that Works #3 - How to Make it STICK](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-feedback-that-works-3-how-to-make-it-stick/) - This not-to-miss 10 minute audio gives you tips on how to engrain new behaviors, and also answers many of your questions about how to give effective feedback. It is the audio from our video #3 - which can be found at https://www.marshaegan.com/fbformula-video.
- [Great Points Podcast - How to Build a Relationship with Boss-man/lady!](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-how-to-build-a-relationship-with-boss-manlady/) - Listen to these brief but powerful tips about managing your relationship with your boss!
- [Great Points Podcast: More on Managing Your Boss](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-more-on-managing-your-boss/) - Check out these few "Great Points" about managing the guy/gal in charge of your paycheck... a 3 minute listen...
- [](https://www.marshaegan.com/12477-2/) - Other people's success spurs me on to do well and gives me motivation." --Nicolas Hoult This quote resonates with me... I remember many times when I felt as excited about someone's success or promotion, or maybe even MORE excited? Sharing in others' successes can be very gratifying. That's why I am also sometimes confounded when
- [Success: It's Not Just about Financial Reserves...](https://www.marshaegan.com/success-its-not-just-about-financial-reserves/) - Of course we need financial reserves... but that's not all we need to be successful. Today's post is about Energy Reserves. Yes, you can build reserves of energy, too. But do you? If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know that they rest every chance they get, so they’re ‘ready to go’ at all times.
- [Living in the Past is a Place of Reference...](https://www.marshaegan.com/living-in-the-past-is-a-place-of-reference/) - “The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.” ― Roy T. Bennett How many times do we dwell on the past? It can be really toxic because it keeps you from moving forward. I love this quote because it
- [Leave Those Excuses Behind](https://www.marshaegan.com/leave-those-excuses-behind/) - Many times, the excuses we make put the responsibility for the action or inaction in someone else's or something else's hands. This post can help you take...
- [The Power of Positive Focus - Pointers](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-power-of-positive-focus/) - Focus is one of those secret weapons that successful people have and use. While some people may have motivation, persistence, drive, energy… They might find it difficult to reach their goals without the ability to focus. I believe we live in an A.D.D. world – instant messaging, texting, instantaneous emails, information coming from all angles
- [How to Communicate with Authority: Tips You Can Use](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-communicate-with-authority-tips-you-can-use/) - Many of my clients have struggled with feeling nervous and insecure about having conversations with their bosses or people who they feel the need to impress. They've wanted to sound confident in their delivery of a message. This week, at our biweekly Coaching at The Corner, we tackled the subject. Needless to say, it was
- [Is It REALLY "Life Balance?"](https://www.marshaegan.com/is-it-really-life-balance/) - Everyone's talking about life balance. "Oh I am so out of balance!" "My life is a mess." "I can't seem to get anything done..." We had a very spirited and insightful discussion at this past week's Coaching at the Corner on Life Balance.
- [It's OK to NOT Know...](https://www.marshaegan.com/its-ok-to-not-know/) - One of my mentors years ago admonished our team to "not ask a question if you already know the answer." At first we thought he was crazy--why would we ever do that? But it happens more than you think. At home. At work. In life. Consider the parent who asks the child, "would you like
- [Monday Motivator: The Value of Difficulties](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-value-of-difficulties/) - “Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”– William Ellery Channing Your thought or the week - Let's not let our difficulties define us - instead use our energy to overcome them.
- [Monday Motivator: Henry Ford on How to Build Reputation](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-henry-ford-on-how-to-build-reputation/) - Here is your Monday Food for Thought (FTT): "You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." --Henry Ford This speaks to the value of your actions, rather than your words... How are your actions speaking for you?
- [Monday Motivator: Seth on Creating Habits...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-seth-on-creating-habits/) - If you can replace a bad habit with a good one, you’ll live with the benefits for decades. The challenge is to set up systems that are likely to create habits, not sprints that lead to failure. --Seth Godin
- [Monday Motivator on Being Yourself](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-being-yourself/) - "Be yourself, who else is better qualified." -Frank J. Giblin ..and how freeing is that thought? M
- [Monday Motivator from Buddha](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-buddha/) - "He is able who thinks he is able." -Buddha What a powerful observation... M
- [Monday Motivator from Walt Disney...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-walt-disney/) - Here's your Monday thought... "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -Walt Disney ...and my mother always said, actions speak louder than words. What actions will you take this week?
- [Monday Motivator from Mark Twain...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-mark-twain/) - Have a great week! Here's a thought that simplifies... "The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one." -Mark Twain Hoping your week is filled with simplifying your complex tasks into actionable ones...
- [Monday Motivator: Another take on procrastination...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-another-take-on-procrastination/) - Happy Monday! Here's one to consider... "Procrastination is like stopping a train that left the station: when we procrastinate, we hold others up." Joseph R. Ferrari Yup. Sometimes our delay impacts others. What have you been putting off can you do today?
- [Monday Motivator: Time? A Currency?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-time-a-currency/) - "Time management is a misnomer. We can only manage ourselves; time is just the currency." -Robyn Pearce Good luck managing your "currency" this week! M
- [Monday Motivator: Carl Sandburg on "Coins."](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-carl-sandburg-on-coins/) - "Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you." -Carl Sandburg Who is spending your coin this week?
- [Monday Motivator: MLK on When to Do the Right Thing...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mlk-on-when-to-do-the-right-thing/) - Here is a thought for your Monday: "The time is always right to do the right thing." --Martin Luther King Jr.
- [Monday Motivator: Sir Winston on Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/churchill-on-failure/) - Success is not final, failure is not...
- [Going into the Unknown... ( A Deep Thought)](https://www.marshaegan.com/going-into-the-unknown-a-deep-thought/) - “You can only go into the unknown when you have made friends with yourself.” —Pema ChödrönA lot of our work as coaches has to do with enabling our clients to get to know themselves as clearly as they can. This quote speaks to that. Making friends with yourself is a powerful concept. When you think
- [Monday Motivator: Tina Fey on Standing at the Top of the Waterslide](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-tina-fey-on-standing-at-the-top-of-the-waterslide/) - Which one are you? The over-thinker or the slider? Tina has some advice: “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” - Tina Fey
- [Monday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-value-of-listening-twice-as-much-as-you-talk/) - Monday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk... a wise challenge.
- [Monday Motivator: Perspective on What's Really Important](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-perspective-on-whats-really-important/) - My friend Nido Qubein has a knack for simply stating powerful truths...
- [Monday Motivator: Experience and Teaching](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-experience-and-teaching/) - Here is an interesting take on the value of experience:
- [Monday Motivator: A Challenge from Wayne Gretzky](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-challenge-from-wayne-gretzky/) - Here's your thought for the week, a la the Great Gretzky...
- [Monday Motivator from the Dalai Lama](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-the-dalai-lama/) - Here's your "learning "challenge for the week from the D.L.: "When you talk, you're only repeating what you know. When you listen, you may learn something new." --Dalai Lama
- [Monday Motivator from Covey...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-from-covey/) - "Live in your imagination and not your memory." ---S. Covey What does this mean to you? How can you use this quote to be even more successful?
- [Monday Motivator: A Twist on Ingratitude...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-twist-on-ingratitude/) - One of Dale Carnegie's teachings is to expect ingratitude. Hmmm. I guess that means that if you thank people, you're actually going beyond the expected. Its a double positive! Your Monday Motivator then, this week is to take every opportunity to thank and appreciate anything and anyone.
- [Monday Motivator: Don't let anyone...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-dont-let-anyone/) - "Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams." --Donovan Bailey
- [Monday Motivator: Sir Winston on Effort](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-sir-winston-on-effort/) - Great quote from Winston Churchill to start your week!
- [Monday Motivator: D. C on Happiness](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-d-c-on-happiness/) - Here's your thought for this week, by none other than one of my favorites, Dale Carnegie:
- [Monday Motivator: How Many Times Should You Fight a Battle?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-how-many-times-should-you-fight-a-battle/) - Are you giving up too soon? Great quote by Margaret Thatcher.
- [Monday Motivator: Success is Not Final - an Interesting Quote](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-success-is-not-final-an-interesting-quote/) - Here is another thought provoking quote by Sir Winston Churchill: "Success is not final, Failure is not fatal, It is the courage to continue that counts." Continue on!!!
- [Monday Motivator: Straight from the World Cup](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-straight-from-the-world-cup/) - “Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s an opportunity for high reward.” - Brandi Chastain 'Nuff said. Go America!
- [Old Farmer's Advice - "When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty" and more...](https://www.marshaegan.com/old-farmers-advice-when-you-wallow-with-pigs-expect-to-get-dirty-and-more/) - Just saw this, and had to repost it. Apparently there are many versions of it, credit for the original version goes to former judge and Texas State Legislator Roy English, a popular author of several books featuring his wit and no-nonsense humor. Which is your favorite? Old Farmer's Advice: Your fences need to be horse-high,
- [Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on the Key to Doing GREAT Things...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-john-maxwell-on-doing-great-things/) - “If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.” – John C. Maxwell, American author This gives you the big picture, doesn't it? It speaks to getting done through others... multiplying yourself. Time for a recheck
- [Monday Motivator: WHAT to Delegate...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-to-delegate/) - “When you delegate work to a member of the team, your job is to...
- [Monday Motivator: Malcolm Forbes on the Biggest Mistake](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-malcolm-forbes-on-the-biggest-mistake/) - "The biggest mistake people make in life is ...
- [Monday Motivator: Brian Tracy on Dreams...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-brian-tracy-on-dreams/) - Are you limiting your success? Check this Monday Motivator...
- [Monday Motivator: Thoreau on Character...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-thoreau-on-character/) - I love this quote by Henry David Thoreau... "Dreams are...
- [Monday Motivator: Oprah on the Biggest Adventure...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-oprah-on-the-biggest-adventure/) - Are you having an adventure? "The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. " Oprah Winfrey
- [Monday Motivator: Deep Thoughts (?) on Meetings](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-deep-thoughts-on-meetings/) - "A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours wasted." -- James T Kirk Ain't that the truth? Cut your meetings short, keep the notes short. And get back to work!
- [Monday Motivator: Patton on WHAT vs. HOW...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-patton-on-what-vs-how/) - Here's your Monday challenge: “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” – George S. Patton, U.S. Army General This is the most important rule about delegating, according to me... what do you think?
- [Monday Motivator: Teddy R. on How to be the Best Exec...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-teddy-r-on-how-to-be-the-best-exec/) - Here's your thought for Monday: “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President Restraint is the word...
- [Monday Motivator: What Your Meetings Should Have...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-your-meetings-should-have/) - "Meetings should have as few people as possible, but all the right people." --Charles W. Scharf Planning for participation, and being "frugal" about how many should be involved will save productivity and speed results.
- [Monday Motivator: Richard Branson on Following the Rules](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-richard-branson-on-following-the-rules/) - Here is food for thought for this week: “You don’t learn to walk by following the rules. You learn by...
- [Monday Motivator: The Difference between Delegating Tasks and Delegating Authority](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-difference-between-delegating-tasks-and-delegating-authority/) - “When you delegate tasks, you create followers. When you delegate authority, you create leaders.” – Craig Groeschel, What do YOU delegate?
- [Monday Motivator: Instead of giving your employees the dot to dot description of HOW things are to be done,...](https://www.marshaegan.com/12680-2/) - Here's your March Monday Motivator: Instead of giving your employees the dot to dot description of how things are to be done, give them the end result you seek, the timelines, the budget, and other parameters. This speaks to delegation excellence, employee engagement, and open creativity, doesn't it? =>This week, resist the HOW in favor
- [Monday Motivator: Managing and leading is all about...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-managing-and-leading-is-all-about/) - Here's your FFT for this week: Managing and leading is all about getting things done through others. Not by others. There's a difference, isn't there?
- [Monday Motivator: Henry Ford's Twist on Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-henry-fords-twist-on-failure/) - "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely." - Henry Ford. Does this mean - the more we fail, the wiser we become? Yes BUT... ONLY IF we've learned the lesson - right? Fail well!
- [Monday Motivator: What Zuckerberg Asks Himself Every Day...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-zuckerberg-asks-himself-every-day/) - Here is a challenge for this week: "The question I ask myself like almost every day is, 'Am I doing the most important thing I could be doing?'” - Mark Zuckerberg Can you do this? Or do MORE of this? Yes. It's a direct link to your success.
- [Mark Twain on Living a Fulfilled Life... AND My Two Cents...](https://www.marshaegan.com/mark-twain-on-living-a-fulfilled-life-and-my-two-cents/) - Such wisdom... “To live a fulfilled life, we need to keep creating the "what is next", of our lives. Without dreams and goals there is no living, only merely existing, and that is not why we are here.” - Mark Twain As a coach, I've been blessed to work with several long term clients. One
- [Monday Motivator: Thomas Edison on Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-thomas-edison-on-failure/) - “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison Yes, mistakes and failures are great teachers.
- [Monday Motivator: Sir Winston on Going from Failure to Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-sir-winston-on-going-from-failure-to-failure/) - I love this quote by Winston Churchill: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." This speaks volumes - yes, we are imperfect; yes, we will make mistakes; yes, we can get up and move forward; and yes, we can do it with enthusiasm. 'Nuff said.
- [Monday Motivator: Michael Phelps on How Diff Goals Should Be...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-michael-phelps-on-how-diff-goals-should-be/) - “I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.” - Michael Phelps Yep Michael, stretch goals do give you the right energy!
- [Monday Motivator: Mark Cuban on Overcoming Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-mark-cuban-on-overcoming-failure/) - And this is some motivational encouragement for this week: "I fear failure, but I won't let it stop me. Sometimes you just got to do it or else it just doesn't happen." - Mark Cuban
- [It's 2019 - Time to Reflect and Project...](https://www.marshaegan.com/its-2019-time-to-reflect-and-project/) - It is THAT time of year again... time to reflect on the past year, and project toward the coming one. And this month, we'll be focusing on GOAL SETTING, so stay tuned for more tips and success building posts. Let's start the new year right!We send these thought provoking questions to our clients every year
- [Monday Motivator: What's Needed to Achieve Your Goals...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-whats-needed-to-achieve-your-goals/) - It's that time of year when goals and resolutions abound. Converting those goals into achievements requires action, and... according to Jim Rohn, DISCIPLINE. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn What discipline do you need to adopt to reach one of your top goals?
- [Monday Motivator, on the eve of Christmas...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-the-eve-of-christmas/) - I like this thought for the Monday before the Christmas holiday... “The spirit of Christmas is found when we lift the load of others.” ― Toni Sorenson And as we lift the load of others, we can lift the loads on ourselves.
- [Monday Motivator: Michelangelo on Goal Setting...](https://www.marshaegan.com/12617-2/) - Happy Monday! Here is a challenge from Michaelangelo, no less. The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it. – Michelangelo think about it. Are your goals stretch goals? If not, start stretching!
- [Monday Motivator: Where Do YOU Focus Your Energy around Change?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-where-do-you-focus-your-energy-around-change/) - I like this quote by Socrates... The Secret of Change Is to Focus All of Your Energy, Not on Fighting the Old, But on Building the New – Socrates Any kind of change forces us to exert energy, let's choose the right focus!
- [Monday Motivator: ...on what makes life meaningful](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-on-what-makes-life-meaningful/) - A new view on overcoming challenges... Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. – Joshua Marine Happy Monday - go out and overcome those challenges!
- [Monday Motivator: Being Positive vs Being OK...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-being-positive-vs-being-ok/) - Here is something to think about this Monday: Staying positive does not mean that things will turn out okay. Rather it is knowing that you will be okay no matter how things turn out. – Unknown This is talking about YOUR ability to control how you respond, not control how things turn out.
- [Monday Motivator: Aristotle Onassis on focus](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-aristotle-onassis-on-focus/) - This quote caught my eye the other day... It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. — Aristotle Onassis Sometimes we need motivation when things are low, and focus can help us through those times.
- [Monday Motivator: ... after you get tired of doing the hard work](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-after-you-get-tired-of-doing-the-hard-work/) - Here is some Monday encouragement to persevere: Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. – Newt Gingrich Well said Newt -- I think. ;-)
- [Monday Motivator: ...the other side of fear](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-other-side-of-fear/) - Here's a thought provoking quote for your Monday: Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. — George Addair Is there something you're NOT doing because you're afraid? What do you need to get to the other side of fear? Take action...
- [Monday Motivator: The Decision You Need to Make to Succeed...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-decision-you-need-to-make-to-succeed/) - I really like this quote. When people want to...
- [Monday Motivator: Never a Failure...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-never-a-failure/) - This challenge for the week is always a good reminder. We make mistakes - all of us. How we deal with them is what can make us more successful or just more guilty. Or worse and more toxic, more self denigrating. Let's use those mistakes, those failures, as learnings. As lessons. Then keep your head
- [Monday Motivator: Even TINY Forward Progress...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-even-tiny-forward-progress/) - You know - that grand project? The one that you keep putting off because you need a huge chunk of time to get it done? Here's a tip...
- [Monday Motivator: BeFORE it becomes Urgent...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-before-it-becomes-urgent/) - Here's your challenge for the week - find something on your to do list that isn't urgent now, but will be if...
- [Monday Motivator: A Classic by Benjamin Franklin](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-classic-by-benjamin-franklin/) - Well done is better than well said. --Benjamin Franklin All I can say is "'Nuff Said."
- [Monday Motivtor: On Winning...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivtor-on-winning/) - "You will never win if you never begin." --Helen Rowland Sometimes starting is the hardest part. What can you start this week?
- [Monday Motivator: What to Do if You Want to Fly...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-to-do-if-you-want-to-fly/) - “Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.” ―Roy Bennett Interesting quote... By taking time to assess what is dragging you down and finding ways to overcome it, you can free yourself to sore.
- [Monday Motivator: A Way to Conquer Frustration](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-way-to-conquer-frustration/) - It is easy to become frustrated when a project is not going "swimmingly." Here is a great quote that gives us a strategy worth considering:...
- [Why Worry? A Thought by Sir Winston...](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-worry-a-thought-by-sir-winston/) - Worrying is about the future; so is planning. The difference is that the act of "worrying" can affect us in ways that may not be useful. Many who worry...
- [Monday Motivator: a Quote by Seth Goden on Time...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-quote-by-seth-goden-on-time/) - Consider this Seth Goden quote: "Either you're spending your time, or your time is spending you." This talks about being proactive vs reactive about how you spend your time... and we all know which will get us there faster and more effectively, don't we? So this week, focus on being PROACTIVE about how you use
- [The Past - A Place of Residence?](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-past-a-place-of-residence/) - This month we are focusing on the importance of living in the moment, and being "present." This quote can give us a jingle that can help stay in the present and use the past for what it is best suited for - learning and perspective. “The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence;
- [Monday Motivator - Happiness According to Bennett...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-happiness-according-to-bennett/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... I can't say it any better than this quote: “Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.” ― Roy T. Bennett It can be frustrating or disappointing to rely on others to "make you happy." Happiness comes from within. Sure, there are others who add to
- [The Magic of "Sooner"](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-magic-of-sooner/) - Continuing the track of this week's Monday Motivator, and that phrase that was used all tooooooo often in my youth (thanks, Mom,) "Leave your time at the other end," here is sommore 'motivation' or at least justification... Leaving your time at the other end means moving it to more current rather than later. The reverse
- [Monday Motivator: My Mother's Favorite Quote about Building Reserves](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-my-mothers-favorite-quote-about-building-reserves/) - Reflecting on Mother's Day and our monthly topic of building reserves, I was reminded of this quote that I must've heard 5000 times... "Leave Your Time at the Other End." It's another way of saying "don't wait til the last minute" but more positive and powerful. So your Monday Motivator for this week is to
- [Monday Motivator: A Powerful Way to Begin the Day](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-powerful-way-to-begin-the-day/) - "What if you spent some alone time every morning? Call it prayer. Call it planning. Call it centering. I call it a powerful way to begin the day.” ― Steve Goodier Definite food for thought... And I agree that it is a powerful way to begin the day, don't you?
- [Monday Motivator: What about a Year from Now?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-what-about-a-year-from-now/) - Here is an interesting thought to start your week: "A year from now you may wish you had started today." -Karen Lamb Yep. Time passes. Start something today instead of waiting...
- [Monday Motivator: An Interesting Thought about "Someday"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-an-interesting-thought-about-someday/) - I know this is your Monday Motivator column, but this quote is about another day...
- [Monday Motivator: Are You Going Fassst Enough?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-are-you-going-fassst-enough/) - Here is some Monday motivation from Mario Andretti, the famous race car driver: "If things seem under control, you're not going fast enough." Hmmmm. Definite food for thought. Sometimes pushing yourself toward forward progress is a bit unsettling, but it'll get you there faster.
- [Monday Motivator - Maya Angelou's Words of Wisdom](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-maya-angelous-words-of-wisdom/) - "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”- Maya Angelou Your Monday Motivator is to learn from your latest "defeat" -- ok not that strong --better said -- "mistake" and rise above it. And learn from it. Think about it!
- [Monday Motivator - Walt Disney Said it Best](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-walt-disney-said-it-best/) - “The way get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney Take something you've been talking about, and DO something about it this week. That's your Monday Motivator...! Have a great week. ;-)
- [Need Help? Here's a Thought...](https://www.marshaegan.com/need-help-heres-a-thought/) - People who have more luck than others aren’t afraid to ask others for help. Period. While some might think that this is a sign of weakness, it really isn’t. It is a signal of success. Asking people for help in terms of a referral to someone or opening the door for a possible meeting with
- [Monday Motivator: Hellllp!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-hellllp/) - We all need help at one time or another... Your Monday Motivator is to ask for it. This, week, don't hesitate to ask for help, when you truly need it. It'll help you, and honor the person you asked.
- [Monday Motivator: A Moment of Happiness](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-moment-of-happiness/) - Here's your thought for the week: Happiness is in your control - I believe you can decide to be happy at any moment. You can CHOOSE to be happy. So, this week, practice choosing to be happy in a single moment - a moment that you might otherwise feel "blah."
- [Monday Motivator: Control vs. Involve](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-control-vs-involve/) - Here's a thoughtful quote to start your week: "Bosses control people; leaders involve them.” ― Israelmore Ayivor No matter what your position/station in life, you have a chance to lead. When you involve people instead of control them, your task will be easier... What can you do this week to involve those around you?
- [What "Managing Up" Really Means](https://www.marshaegan.com/what-managing-up-really-means/) - Too many workers think that they need to try to "manage" their bosses. Not so. If you try it, you'll regret it. During my career, when I was the boss, I could tell who was trying to "manage" me, or worse, "manipulate" me, and who was trying to build a strong working relationship with me.
- [Monday Motivator: Quote on Managing Up](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-quote-on-managing-up/) - Most of my Monday Motivators are about motivating you to DO something. This one is different. Here is the quote for you to ponder: "My Advice On Managing Up - Don't" Mike Myatt Bosses don't like to be managed. I agree with Mike. It could be career limiting to manipulate or "manage" your boss. They
- [Managing your Relationship with the Boss-man or Boss-lady](https://www.marshaegan.com/managing-your-relationship-with-the-boss-man-or-boss-lady/) - So I hope you notice that I didn't say "manage your boss." Attempts at managing the boss could be career limiting. The right words to use are "managing your relationship with your boss." Now THAT will get us somewhere. A couple of key points...
- [Monday Motivator: Thank Your Boss](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-thank-your-boss/) - Here is your challenge for the week... Find something to appreciate about your boss, then tell him or her. Simple. Not cloaked with any other business. No gifts. Nothing other than a specific, spoken thank you. Let us know how it works! M
- [How do I Give Feedback to My Boss?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-do-i-give-feedback-to-my-boss/) - This month, we're sharing tips about "managing up" and giving feedback to your superiors. It surprised me to see how many questions about giving boss feedback we got when we asked all of you for one of your biggest feedback challenges. Here are three of the questions, and the answers we provided in our eBook, The Feedback
- [Feedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works...)](https://www.marshaegan.com/feedback-focus-forward-is-the-only-option-that-works/) - As long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle these situations. One of the most popular responses to correcting behavior is to ignore it and hope that it goes away. This doesn’t work very
- [Monday Motivator: One at a Time...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-one-at-a-time/) - Happy happy Monday! OK, I'm an Eagles fan, and over the moon with their win over the Pats last night... In celebration, I found a great quote from Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson, on how he hoped to take the team to big wins: "You do it one player at a time and you do
- [Monday Motivator - Reward the RIGHT Behavior](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-reward-the-right-behavior/) - Here is food for thought... "Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties." --Doug Larson As a boss, be cautious about giving your best/most efficient workers more to compensate for the lesser performers.
- [Monday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-get-that-ego-outa-the-way/) - Lets start with is quote: "A brave man acknowledges the strength of others." --Veronica Roth Sometimes, our own egos fear that noting the strengths of others may somehow get in the way of our own progress forward. It simply doesn't. It works the other way. Ironic, heh? Your challenge this week is to continue to acknowledge
- [Employee Feedback - How to Deal with Defensive People](https://www.marshaegan.com/employee-feedback-how-to-deal-with-defensive-people/) - How do you deal with defensive people? – The ones who push back and want to blame everyone but themselves? This is a tough one, and my guess is that most people in management have had to deal with situations like this. We talked earlier about a natural bent towards defensiveness when needing to meet
- [Monday Motivator: To believe or not...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-to-believe-or-not/) - When in doubt, believe. This is your Monday motivator… It is better to believe in someone then to doubt them, when you don't know what is true. Because if you doubt them, they will feel it, and nothing good comes from that. Food for thought.
- [Preparing to Share Feedback](https://www.marshaegan.com/preparing-to-share-feedback/) - One of the most difficult things about providing employee feedback is to actually get TO IT! Unfortunately many managers and supervisors "wish it away," and deal with a behavioral or performance issue by ignoring it. That simply doesn't work! One way to help you get to the point of actually providing that feedback is to make
- [Monday Motivator: Ken Blanchard on Breakfast...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ken-blanchard-on-breakfast/) - "Feedback is the breakfast of champions." — Ken Blanchard What do you think of this quote as your Monday Motivator? Asking for feedback, giving feedback is the tide that raises all boats. How can you use asking for or giving feedback to your business's advantage this week?
- [Feedback Excellence: Feature versus Benefit](https://www.marshaegan.com/feedback-excellence-feature-versus-benefit/) - This month, we have been talking about ramping up your skills at sharing feedback.It brought to mind some of the same challenges people have with creating marketing copy. Many times when we try to sell something, we talk about the feature, and forget about the benefits or outcomes. For you to give awesome feedback that
- [Monday's New Year Motivator](https://www.marshaegan.com/mondays-new-year-motivator/) - Opportunity awaits...
- [Time to Reflect and Project... Great questions to Ask Yourself!](https://www.marshaegan.com/time-to-reflect-and-project/) - It is THAT time of year again... time to reflect on the past year, and project toward the coming one. And this month, we've been focusing on PAUSING. How appropriate?! We send these thought provoking questions to our clients every year - hope you find them helpful! So here is a link to our page
- [Pausing... and Beauty](https://www.marshaegan.com/pausing-and-beauty/) - We have been talking about the value of pausing this month. And part of pausing is what to focus on when you pause. Not that you hafta focus on anything, because taking that break is paramount to re-energizing your re-entry. Here is a verse by Jonathan Lockwood Huie that hits the mark: Pause to appreciate
- [Monday Motivator: Deeeeep Breath!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-deeeeep-breath/) - Here's your thought for the week, prompted by a quote from Akiroq Brost: “Slow it down. Take some time each day to...
- [Monday Motivator: A Strategy for Letting it Sink In](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-strategy-for-letting-it-sink-in/) - Your Monday Motivator is to make time to pause, to do nothing. "Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything sink in." -- Sebastian Vettel
- [Help! How in the World do I Choose My Priorities?](https://www.marshaegan.com/help-how-in-the-world-do-i-choose-my-priorities/) - Wow. I get this question alot. And as a coach, my job is NOT to tell you what your priorities should be--we can't know your hopes, dreams and desires. Our expertise it is to help you become more clear on what they are or what you want them to be. Us coaches ask a lot
- [Great Points Podcast: Questions You Can Ask Yourself to Become More Clear on Your Priorities](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-questions-you-can-ask-yourself-to-become-more-clear-on-your-priorities/) - Having trouble with life balance? Start with your priorities first! Here are some questions that can help... Take a quick listen.
- [Monday Motivator: See it!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-see-it/) - Here is your motivating thought for this Monday: Select one of your longer term goals. In addition to making sure you have written them down in a SMART way, VISUALIZE it. In other words, if your goal is to achieve your MBA, visualize yourself receiving the diploma. If your goal is to travel in Italy,
- [Monday Motivator: Whose Priorities?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-whose-priorities/) - Here is your challenge for the week... Audit your to do list. Place a star next to every task that relates to your own personal or professional goals. Are you surprised at how few there are? . OK. Add at least one more - it'll take you toward your goals even faster.
- [Monday Motivator: Use Your Rhythm](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-use-your-rhythm/) - Choose a priority that you've had some trouble honoring. Then...
- [Monday Motivator: Take the Long View](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-take-the-long-view/) - Here is your thought for the week (or maybe longer, speaking of a LONG view!) Complete this statement: "Gee, I've always wanted to..." When you have your answer, you've just given yourself a fun and exciting goal. Write is down, give yourself some time to achieve it, and do something to move that ball forward, even
- [Check  Yourself on Your Work and Life Balance](https://www.marshaegan.com/check-yourself-on-your-work-and-life-balance/) - With all the attention being given to work and life balance these days, I thought it might be useful to give you a few tips about whether you really are struggling with work and life balance, or not...
- [Monday Motivator: Try a Boundary](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-try-a-boundary/) - Here's your weekly challenge - we've been posting about life balance, so here's a suggestion: Set a boundary around...
- [Monday Motivator: Driving Your Purpose](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-driving-your-purpose/) - “When your drive is moving your purpose, focus must hold the wheels else you might miss the way. ― Israelmore Ayivor Does your purpose have enough focus?
- [Want More Work-Life Balance? Walk Away](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-more-work-life-balance-walk-away/) - When people complain about work/life balance, or the lack of it, many times, they're alluding to the stress of ALLLLL the stuff they have to do. Or want to do. In this day and age, it can really pile on! One of the most effective ways to achieve work/life balance may be to just "walk
- [Monday Motivator: Wisdom from A Einstein](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-wisdom-from-a-einstein/) - Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein So keep moving! 'Nuff said.
- [Monday Motivator: Where are YOU on your to do list?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-where-are-you-on-your-to-do-list/) - Here is you challenge for the week: Make sure YOU are on your to do list. Too many times, our to do lists are all about what others want or need us to do. Each day this week (and forever) make sure that something important to you is on your list. You might be
- [Monday Motivator: Life Balance - Integrated?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-life-balance-integrated/) - “A true balance between work and life comes with knowing that your life activities are integrated, not separated.” ― Michael Thomas Sunnarborg One of the keys to "life balance" is combining... Take a walk with your children or spouse. (Exercise and Family) Join a book club (Intellect and Social) Join the company bowling team (Work,
- [Conquer Those Distractions So That You Can Focus Even More](https://www.marshaegan.com/conquer-those-distractions-so-that-you-can-focus-even-more/) - We have been focusing on focusing, and I realized when we were talking about it that a major threat to our ability to focus is distraction. Here are 10 tips to eliminate or minimize those nasty distractions...
- [Focus and multitasking – friend or foe?](https://www.marshaegan.com/focus-and-multitasking-friend-or-foe/) - It is pretty well acknowledged that your ability to be successful in what ever area you choose relates to your ability to focus. To focus on the learning, to focus on the conversations, to focus on the tasks necessary... Our ability to focus has been eroding regularly since the advent of all of our electronic and
- [Monday Motivator: Focus Forward - Great Colin Powell Quote](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-focus-forward-great-colin-powell-quote/) - “Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.” ― Colin Powell How else will you get ahead? What can you do this week to stay focused on the future???
- [Monday Motivator: Focus Chunks](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-focus-chunks/) - Here's your challenge for the week--They say that the average American focuses for no more than 8 seconds.
- [Want to Get Ahead? Increase Your Ability to Focus](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-get-ahead-increase-your-ability-to-focus/) - This month, we are focusing on focusing! I believe that your ability to focus directly impacts your ability to get things done more quickly, more efficiently , more effectively and thus more rewardingly. We live in a world of distractions, with 24/7 connectedness, countless priorities, and basically just more of everything. but just remember, you
- [Monday Motivator: Pausing for...](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator/) - Now and then it's good to... (great quote!)
- [How To:  Detaching While on Vacation](https://www.marshaegan.com/tips-for-detaching-while-on-vacation/) - Being able to detach while on vacation can help you achieve what most companies want to happen on that vacation--r and r and recharging. Here are some tips that can help you accomplish that without jeopardizing your job. Make a list. Before you leave, take the time to make a list of what is important,
- [Monday Motivator: Press Pause](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-press-pause/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... "Press Pause!" While you may think this statement is not motivating, it actually can be. Pausing can fuel you.
- [Monday Motivator: Check that Screen Time!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-check-that-screen-time/) - Here's a thought for this week: Make note of how much ....
- [Attached to Technology? Think of This!](https://www.marshaegan.com/attached-to-technology-think-of-this/) - Hi! It's my birthday today, and for most of the day, I WILL detach from my cell phone. (Other than to grab some BD calls and posts - full disclosure.) But here's a post about the hazards of making that cell phone your best FRIEND instead of your best TOOL. Hope you find it useful...
- [Monday Motivator: Selectively Ditch](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-selectively-ditch/) - Here is your thought for the week - leave that phone somewhere not on your person, just...
- [Cell Phone -- Toxic or NOT?](https://www.marshaegan.com/cell-phone-toxic-or-not/) - Nine in 10 American adults have a cellphone, according to data released in January by the Pew Internet Research Project. Almost 60 percent have a smartphone, and 42 percent of us have a tablet. And... 29 percent of cell owners actually describe their mobile devices as "something they can't imagine living without." Gut check - Do
- [How Important is it to Reward Employees?](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-important-is-it-to-reward-employees/) - One-word answer: VERY Rewarding exemplary performance is just as important as managing, motivating, leading, and monitoring performance. Let's remember that happy employees are productive employees. Employees are productive when they have a sense that they are contributing positively to the organization and its goals. Rewards reinforce all of this. They are an AMAZING tool! Time and
- [Monday Motivator: Reward the Individual](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-reward-the-individual/) - Here is your motivating thought for the week - specifically reward individual performance within the teams not just the team. Single out those who deserve the reward and recognition, it'll motivate not just them but the entire team. Consider this quote: “When rewards ignore individual performance, the incentive to strive for excellence is lost.” ― Frank
- [Monday Motivation: Better than Sex and Money](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivation-better-than-sex-and-money/) - Here is your motivational challenge for the week - let's think about Mary Kay's quote: "There are two things people want more than sex and money -- recognition and praise." - Mary Kay Ash This week, do what's better than sex or money - reward those you touch for jobs well done.
- [Monday Motivator: Do This Daily](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-do-this-daily/) - I love this Zig Ziglar quote: "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily." --Zig Ziglar No matter whether you are in business, your community of your family, you have opportunities to recognize and reward people. Daily. Give it a try! Do something each day
- [Monday Motivator: The Extra Mile](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-the-extra-mile/) - Here's your motivating thought for the week - it's based on a great Dale Carnegie quote. Read on...
- [Monday Motivator: A Kudos Bar](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-kudos-bar/) - Here's your Monday Motivator - hand out candy! There's a good reason for this - read on for your weekly motivation.
- [Want to be Assertive? Here are Some Tips...](https://www.marshaegan.com/want-to-be-assertive-here-are-some-tips/) - 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 respecting others. You see yourself as the same as others, not less than or more than. Here are some examples that might help: See yourself
- [Great Points Podcast - Assertive or Aggressive?](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-assertive-or-aggressive/) - There is one huge difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. Listen to this quick podcast to find out...
- [Monday Motivator: Ask for Help](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-ask-for-help/) - Here's your weekly challenge: Ask for help! Let go of your pride, let go of any fear that you may be perceived negatively... If you need help, ask for it. People who have effective assertiveness skills have no problem doing this. You should too. Have a great week!
- [Monday Motivator: Make that Call](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-make-that-call/) - Here's your Monday challenge: Make that phone call you've been putting off. We all have them... the phone call that moves from one day's to do list to the next, and the next. Your challenge this week is to dial that number. We're working on assertiveness this month. So- assert that dialing finger!
- [Monday Motivator: Start Something!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-start-something/) - 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 to initiate." This month were focusing on assertiveness. Let's go Seth's 'hard' route - take action to initiate an idea, action, meeting, effort you've been
- [Monday Motivator: Assert Yourself](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-assert-yourself/) - Here is Monday's motivating thought: Assert yourself on one thing (at least) that has been bothering you. Nicely and professionally. Remember, assertiveness is NOT aggressiveness, but it IS standing up for yourself.
- [Great Points Podcast: Have You Tried a "Boundary Cocoon?"](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-have-you-tried-a-boundary-cocoon/) - If you are a giver, you might benefit from boundaries to defend against the "takers" in your life. Listen to this brief podcast for the why and how. And learn about a "boundary cocoon."
- [Another Great Points Podcast: Setting Boundaries at Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/another-great-points-podcast-setting-boundaries-at-work/) - Should you set boundaries at work?! Of course. Listen to this brief podcast for the why and how!
- [Samples  of Clear Boundary Statements](https://www.marshaegan.com/samples-of-clear-boundary-statements/) - 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 that you are both clear and consistent on what your boundaries are. Then, the boundary should be clear, specific, and properly and nicely communicated. Here are some examples
- [Monday Motivator: Sometimes, Setting Boundaries Requires Making Rules](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-sometimes-setting-boundaries-requires-making-rules/) - Here's your Monday Motivator – make some rules to help you honor your boundaries. I'm not saying make a rule for every situation, but sometimes when you articulate the line that should be drawn as a personal or professional rule, it could be easier for you to enforce. As an example, you might make a
- [Monday Motivator: Define Your OWN Behavior](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-define-your-own-behavior/) - This month we have been talking about boundaries. A great way to think about setting boundaries is to see it as defining your own behavior, not someone else's. So, this week's motivator is to challenge you to take responsibility and define what YOU will do in a certain situation, rather than complain about what someone else
- [Monday Motivator: Respond Rather than React](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-respond-rather-than-react/) - Here's your motivating thought for the week: Reprogram your thought process to make sure that you RESPOND rather than REACT. Reacting many times includes an emotional component. Responding means that you have taken responsibility, and are an active participant in your own success. When setting boundaries, you can employee the idea of RESPONDING, sharing what
- [Great Point Podcast - Boundaries to the Rescue](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-boundaries-to-the-rescue/) - 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...
- [Setting Boundaries with Difficult People](https://www.marshaegan.com/setting-boundaries-with-difficult-people/) - Boundaries can help us honor ourselves. Setting boundaries may not always come naturally or easily. But learning to set our own healthy boundaries is a way of establishing personal freedom. Sometimes this means letting go of the unhealthy people in our lives, personally or professionally, so that we can move our own agendas forward. Setting
- [Monday Motivator: Declare a Boundary](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-declare-a-boundary/) - Here's your challenge for the week: declare a boundary. You don't need to declare it to others (although that's ok too), but I'm suggesting that you declare a boundary - just to yourself...
- [Monday Motivator: Two Words That're Better Than "No"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-two-words-thatre-better-than-no/) - "NO" sounds so final. Negative. Unfriendly." Here's an alternative...
- [Monday Motivator: Meeting Success](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-meeting-success/) - Here's your success challenge for the week: Assure that each topic in the meetings you lead or attend have answered these three questions before moving on to the next topic: Who? What? By when?If the meeting leader misses any of these, politely request clarification. If you're the meeting leader, remind your note taker to assure
- [Monday Motivator: A "Challenging" Meeting Tip](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-a-challenging-meeting-tip/) - Here's your challenge for the week -- For every meeting you attend, in person or virtual, ditch the PDA. Yes. Take it off the table. Put it on silent (you should be doing this anyway.) Get it out of your sight (and therefore your mind.) This should help you focus even better on the discussion
- [Monday Motivator: Zest Up Your Next Meeting](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-zest-up-your-next-meeting/) - Here's your challenge for the week. Do something to "zest up" one (or more) of the meetings you'll attend this week. One of the best ways to do this, regardless of whether you are the meeting leader or a participant, is to bring goodies (donuts, homemade brownies, healthy snacks, M&Ms, etc.) -- use your ingenuity! Inexpensive, engaging,
- [Awesome Meeting Participation - It's the Little Things...](https://www.marshaegan.com/awesome-meeting-participation-its-the-little-things/) - We spend a lot of time in meetings, and whether you want to agree or not, impressions are made - not only about you - but about all the meeting participants. People who lead great meetings are seen as leaders. People who interrupt or grandstand in meetings are seen as selfish or rude. People who
- [Monday Motivator: Be a Connector](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-be-a-connector/) - 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. What an unselfish way to feed your network! So here's your Monday Motivator: Set a goal to connect people who will benefit from each other.
- [Monday Motivator: Do You Need to be a Good Talker?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-do-you-need-to-be-a-good-talker/) - "The mark of a good conversationalist is not that you can talk a lot. The mark is that you can get others to talk a lot. Thus, good schmoozer’s are good listeners, not good talkers." - Guy Kawasaki Getting others to talk enables you to understand them and their needs better. Here is your Monday
- [Monday Motivator: Networking and Score Keeping](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-networking-and-score-keeping/) - "My Golden Rule of Networking is Simple: Don't Keep Score." Harvey Mackay I love this quote by Harvey M - it gets to the heart of true, effective networking. Which is - do it because you want to help, not because you want something in return. Build your networking by helping. For today's motivator, help
- [Monday Motivator: Want to Build Your Network?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-want-to-build-your-network/) - “It occurs to me that our survival may depend upon our talking to one another.” --Dan Simmons, That's just it. It takes talking with others to build relationships. Here's your Monday Motivator - instead of emailing, or texting, just pick up the phone. Or visit. Try this once every day this week. Let us know
- [Monday Motivator: Declare a "file cleanse" week.](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-declare-a-file-cleanse-week/) - Here's your weekly challenge: declare this to be a week in which you "cleanse" every file you open, whether it is paper or digital. Every time you're in a file or folder, take 3 seconds to purge old unnecessary stuff. You know it is there. Do this for a week and feel the breeze!
- [Handwritten Appreciation: Another Thought...](https://www.marshaegan.com/handwritten-appreciation-another-thought/) - Here's another reason you might consider showing your appreciation by writing a handwritten note. With this digital age, instant communications, bytes and megabytes of notes pinging back and forth, we can lose the longevity and findability of certain cherished things. One thing many people cherish are notes of thanks and appreciation. They save them. But
- [Your Monday Motivator: Voltaire on Appreciation](https://www.marshaegan.com/your-monday-motivator-voltaire-on-appreciation/) - Here's a thought to get your week started: “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” --Voltaire Nice way to share, heh?
- [Why you should step back.](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-you-should-step-back/) - Why you should step back... Sometimes, when we are in the middle of the rat race, the "doing," we can lose sight of those things that we value. In the standing back, taking yourself out of the picture, you can enable yourself to see the picture more clearly. Step back! Take yourself out of the
- [Monday Motivator: Dissect the "Reply All"](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-dissect-the-reply-all/) - It is the start of the 10th annual International Clean Out Your Inbox Week! So here's your Monday challenge: stop using "reply all." Avoid the groans. Be part of the solution rather than the problem. CHOOSE who, in all those copied recipients really need to see your reply. In other words, dissect the "reply all"
- [Maybe France Has it Right... Legally Limiting Times when Businesses can Send Emails...](https://www.marshaegan.com/maybe-france-has-it-right-legally-limiting-times-when-businesses-can-send-emails/) - A new law in France establishes a worker’s right to disconnect from their email. Interrrresssting! The law, which went into effect in France at the beginning of the year, requires companies with 50 or more employees to negotiate with their staff on ways to mitigate the intrusion of business into personal lives, such as setting
- [Great Point Podcast - Why Your Email Messages Should Be AWESOME, Every Time...](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-point-podcast-why-your-email-messages-should-be-awesome-every-time/) - Listen to this eye-opening podcast about WHY you need to be VERY concerned with the quality of each email you send... then click here to watch our latest email productivity video and join in the conversation!
- [Email Productivity Tip: Mirror Your Physical Postal Mail](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-tip-mirror-your-physical-postal-mail/) - Want to be more productive with your inbox? Treat your email inbox like you do a physical mailbox. Most people pick up all their postal mail, throw half of it away and put the rest in piles. they SORT their incoming mail. What they don't do is leave their unread mail in the mailbox day
- [Monday Motivator: Reaping or Sowing?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-reaping-or-sowing/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... We reap (receive) and we sow (we give.) I like to think that the more you sow, the more you reap. And the more chance you have to reap. Take stock. What is your daily ratio? What change(s) might you consider?
- [Monday Motivator: Delete 30](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-delete-30/) - Here's your weekly challenge: Delete 30 items from your inbox. I know it might sound difficult, but it won't be. Find 30 messages that have been "hanging around" cluttering your inbox, and delete them. Yes, you can do it. Don't stop until you've deleted 30. Then feel how goooood it feels! What a great way
- [The New Year - Time to Reflect and Project](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-new-year-time-to-reflect-and-project/) - Here are several questions that can help you reflect and project about the new year...
- [Monday Motivator: One Way to Give Your Inbox a Rest](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-one-way-to-give-your-inbox-a-rest/) - Here's your Monday Motivator: Pick up the phone... Instead of emailing, emailing, emailing... Find just 3 times to make a call today instead of defaulting to email. You'll resolve it sooner, and perhaps with more satisfaction You'll build a relationship, even if very slight You'll probably receive at least 3 fewer emails - no need for
- [Great Points Podcast: Values? Goals? What's the Difference?](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-points-podcast-values-goals-whats-the-difference/) - Here is your Friday "Great Points"podcast on the difference between values and goals, and even some sample values! Also, be sure to visit my iTunes channel for a lot of 1-3 minute audio success tips...
- [Monday Motivator: Break your ....](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-break-your/) - Monday Motivator: Break your routine! We all have our routines. they make us feel comfy. But getting out of the routine can add energy and a new perspective. This week, change one of your routines, even for just one day. Trust me, you'll feel the difference.
- [Decisions and Values - How Can it be THAT Easy?](https://www.marshaegan.com/decisions-and-values-how-can-it-be-that-easy/) - The world is moving very fast. So many decisions to make. So little time. Many of us struggle with decisions, sometimes more than we need to. I'm not talking about the decision of which toothpaste to buy, or which movie to choose. I'm talking about the more difficult decisions that relate to the question of "What is right
- [Monday Motivator: Smarts vs. Values](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-smarts-vs-values/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... "It's not about how smart you are. It's about your values. - Malcolm Gladwell I love this quote. If we don't start with the right values, the answers won't be right. Take stock. Are you value-driven?
- [Monday Motivator: Who's Watching?](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-whos-watching/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... I really like this quote: "Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching." - George Van Valkenburg It speaks a lot to WHO you are rather than what you do. Take stock - are you the best leader when no one is watching?
- [Monday Motivator: Motivation vs Habit](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-motivation-vs-habit/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... Motivation is about getting you moving, and habits are about keeping you moving. Sometimes we are great at starting something, but lose momentum. What HABITS might you employ to keep what you started moving forward?
- [Email Stress Busters!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-stress-busters/) - This month we have been featuring articles on how to reduce stress. Email and inboxes are "great" sources of stress. So here are some tips to help you reduce your "e-stress": Turn off the dings and flashes. In addition to interrupting you, the trigger can be a stressor. You hear it, you tighten up—who's emailing
- [Monday Motivator: Five Things That'll Help](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-five-things-thatll-help/) - A great "Monday Motivator" about positive self talk
- [Monday Motivator: Throw TEN](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-throw-ten/) - Here's a quick post that will help you be more prorductive - great Monday Motivator!
- [Monday Motivator: Do Lunch!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-do-lunch/) - A great, quick post that will help you build relationships.
- [Monday Motivator: Boo! Join the fun!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-boo-join-the-fun/) - Here's your Monday Motivator: Join in! Today is Halloween. Get in the spirit. (Translation: Stop being an ol' fuddy duddy.)
- [Monday Motivator: JDI!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-jdi/) - Here's your Monday Motivator - Just DO It. Find one thing...
- [Why Take Things SO Personally?](https://www.marshaegan.com/why-take-things-so-personally/) - Taking things personally, in business, can be a real detriment to a budding career. Business is business. Listen to this podcast for some "great pointers" that can help you stick to business and keep your career on the upswing.
- [Monday Motivator: Sit in the Front Row](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-sit-in-the-front-row/) - Here's your challenge for the week. Sit in the front row.
- [Monday's Motivator: How About a Link?](https://www.marshaegan.com/mondays-motivator-how-about-a-link/) - Here's your Monday Motivator - connect two people. Be the "connector."
- [Monday Motivator: Invest 10 Minutes](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-invest-10-minutes/) - This Monday Motivator challenges you to invest a mere 10 minutes in yourself. Read on!
- [Monday Motivator: Chuck It!](https://www.marshaegan.com/monday-motivator-chuck-it/) - A quick Monday Motivator to help you declutter your brain...
- [Does the boss really want copies of all your emails?](https://www.marshaegan.com/does-the-boss-really-want-copies-of-all-your-emails/) - How about a daily digest? How about an executive summary? Or how about forwarding your sent mail with a quick summary at the top?
- [Asking for Help Actually Helps YOU!](https://www.marshaegan.com/asking-for-help/) - Asking for help, when it truly needed, is a sign of strength. Many people think it's a sign of weakness, but... not true - listen to this podcast for more.
- [Use This Tool to Uber-Motivate Your Peeps](https://www.marshaegan.com/use-this-tool-to-uber-motivate-your-peeps/) - Recognition is a leadership motivation tool that isn't used enough. This podcast by Marsha Egan helps the listener understand how and why.
- [AOL Email Addiction Survey is Frightening!](https://www.marshaegan.com/aol-email-addiction-survey-is-frightening/) - Marsha Egan comments on the recent email addiction survey conducted by AOL.
- [Are you willing to die for your e-mail? DWT](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-you-willing-to-die-for-your-e-mail/) - Emailing can be a deadly habit. Email expert Marsha Egan shares the dangers of driving while texting.
- [Saving time with the Google Labs Canned Response tool - Guest Post by Jess Spate](https://www.marshaegan.com/saving-time-google-labs-canned-response-tool-guest-post-jess-spate/) - A colleague suggested I try Gmail's Canned Responses tool, and while I was slightly sceptical at first, I'm now finding it a great time saver. The premise is very simple. Instead of saving a draft to be sent once, you can save a message without contact details and insert the text quickly and neatly into
- [Zzzmailing -- a new late-night culprit?!!](https://www.marshaegan.com/zzzmailing-a-new-late-night-culprit/) - Emailing after midnight, also known as "zzz-mailing" can be problematic. Here's why.
- [Email Management - Gain An Hour Per Day With Email Savings Time!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-management-gain-hour-day-email-savings-time/) - Marsha Egan, email expert, share how to gain an hour more a day with email best practices.
- [Career Suicide: If You’re Thinking of Checking that Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t!](https://www.marshaegan.com/career-suicide-youre-thinking-checking-blackberry-meeting-dont/) - Career coach Marsha Egan cautions career seekers against checking their smartphones in meetings and provides best practices in the use of smart phones.
- [EMail Management: To Email or NOT To Email](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-management-email-email/) - Email productivity expert Marsha Egan answers the question of when to email or when to use other means of communication
- [3 Tips to Using Social Networking to Market Your Business Ethically: Guest Post by Richard  Decosta](https://www.marshaegan.com/3-tips-social-networking-market-business-ethically-guest-post-richard-decosta/) - Social networking is a popular tool that many Internet users to connect with friends, family members, and peers. An explosion in overall usage in recent years has led many companies to begin marketing their products and services on these networks, in the hopes of reaching a wider audience. While there is certainly nothing wrong with
- [Friday e-lift: Costello Buys a Computer from Abbott](https://www.marshaegan.com/friday-elift-costello-buys-computer-abbott/) - Costello Buys a Computer from Abbott Written by Tom King (c) 2004, 2009 Flint, TX http://twayneking.blogspot.com ABBOTT: Super Duper Computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I
- [Email Etiquette - 10 Tips by Sean Gray](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-etiquette-10-tips-sean-gray/) - Here are 10 great email etiquette tips by Sean Gray: E-mail is a fast and effective tool for communication in business. There is a certain expectation of etiquette that is required to maintain professional communication. While e-mail is often used as an informal tool, it is essential that in the workplace it is used with
- [IT Management Slideshow: 9 Telltale Signs of Smartphone Addiction](https://www.marshaegan.com/management-slideshow-9-telltale-signs-smartphone-addiction/) - View this great online slideshow of 9 signs that you might be addicted to your Smartphone, composed by Dennis McCafferty of CIO Insight. Texting while drving a two ton killing machine? Withdrawel symptoms? Having to have it "always on?" Have we missed any?
- [How to De-Spam Your Life - Great article in LifeHacker](https://www.marshaegan.com/despam-life-great-article-lifehacker/) - Marsha Egan suggests this Lifehacker link to her followers on de-spamming their lives.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Tuesday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-tuesdays-free-resource/) - It's Clean Out Your Inbox Week, and each day of this week we are providing our e-mailing and followers with free resources to spur them on to the holy grail of that empty inbox. Today's offering is an 8 1/2 by 11 poster that you can print and share with your workgroup. It outlines the
- [3 Reasons Why Social Networking Sites Are Not Productivity Killers from David Gerrard](https://www.marshaegan.com/3-reasons-social-networking-sites-productivity-killers-david-gerrard/) - Social networking sites are often perceived as the nemesis of workplace productivity and in some cases, they can be exactly that. Used positively however, they can be highly beneficial to the your business and increase customer engagement, workplace morale and results in general. Here are three reasons why. Professional Networking Social media services such as
- [Ask Marsha: How do I tell people to stop sending me stuff thats not suitable for me?](https://www.marshaegan.com/marsha-people-stop-sending-stuff-suitable/) - Career coach Marsha Egan gives advice on how to tell others to not send certain things to them.
- [The Most Misused Words - Great Post by Ezine Articles...](https://www.marshaegan.com/misused-words-great-post-ezine-articles/) - Link to an ezine articles post on which are the correct words to use.
- [Using Multiple Email Accounts to Manage All of Your Life Guest Post by: Heather Green](https://www.marshaegan.com/multiple-email-accounts-manage-life-guest-post-heather-green/) - Sometimes you need to get a new email address since one is full of spam, but don’t destroy it -- use it for sites that aren’t important. I personally have three emails; one that I give out to forums, and sites like that, another for business, and a third for family. This way I know
- [Want to Get Action from your Email Messages? Use ACTION Words in the Subject Line](https://www.marshaegan.com/action-email-messages-action-words-subject-line/) - Email expert Marsha Egan gives advice on how to write effective email subject lines.
- [Writing an Email Epitaph? Email is Alive and Well...](https://www.marshaegan.com/writing-email-epitaph-email-alive/) - Has business communication evolved to a more social activity? Is email headed down the same path as the hand-written letter? Is email dying? I say NO. Recently, a Computerworld editorial piece suggested it might be time to wave goodbye to email as the core business and personal communication. To that writer, email’s central role in
- [The Best Email May Be the One You DON'T Send](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-send/) - Career strategist Marsha Egan discusses the importance of considering the best way to communicate rather than defaulting to using email.
- [Ask Marsha: What are the Consequences of Writing a "Bad" or Ineffective Email?](https://www.marshaegan.com/marsha-consequences-writing-bad-ineffective-email/) - Email expert Marsha Egan outlines the negative consequences of writing an ineffective or bad email message.
- [4 Easy Ways to Spend Less Time in Your Inbox – Guest Post by Hank Phalstaff](https://www.marshaegan.com/4-easy-ways-spend-time-inbox-guest-post-hank-phalstaff/) - Here are some helpful thoughts by a guest poster... What d'you think? ======== We’ve all heard advice on simplifying our email routine. From closing your email application while working to limiting the number of times you visit your inbox per day, there are a lot of good tips going around. But for many of us,
- [Email Messages: The Most Common Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them...](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-messages-common-mistakes-avoid/) - Here are some of the most common email messaging mistakes, and how to avoid them. Some of the ways to avoid them are pretty obvious, otherwise, I've included suggestions on how to avoid them: Hitting the send button before the message is complete. Proofread before sending. Hitting the send button without attaching the referenced attachments. Proofread before
- [Email Management: 10 Things You Can Do to Greatly Reduce the Amount of E-mail You Receive](https://www.marshaegan.com/10things/) - Great tips to help you manage your email by email productivity expert and coach Marsha Egan
- [Small Businesses and Email Productivity: What You Should Know – Guest Post by Miles Hall](https://www.marshaegan.com/small-businesses-email-productivity-guest-post-miles-hall/) - Some great tips by guest poster Miles Hall... It’s amazing how reliant on email correspondence so many businesses have become in the last 20 years. Chances are that your small business uses email to correspond with clients and perhaps even for interoffice communication-you may even use the same address for your business and personal emails.
- [Gain An Hour Per Day With Email Savings Time!](https://www.marshaegan.com/gain-hour-day-email-savings-time/) - YOu can save an hour daily with effective email practices. Marsha Egan email expert challenges people to have "Email Savings Time!"
- [Business Email Culture: Manage it or Watch Your Profits Slide Away](https://www.marshaegan.com/business-email-culture-manage-watch-profits-slide/) - The Shocking Truth: Every time you let your email interrupt your productive work, it takes you an average of 4 minutes to get back on track. If in one day you let 15 emails derail you, you’ve just lost an hour of billable, productive time. Multiply that by every employee every day and you can
- [Info Byte by Marsha Egan](https://www.marshaegan.com/info-byte/) - 4 minutes. That’s how long The Egan Group, Inc estimates it takes to recover after reading your e-mail. Multiplied by even 30 e-mails a day, that’s two hours of recovery time. CEO Marsha Egan insists e-mail should never be used as an urgent delivery system. Make a call if it’s that important. Additionally, she suggests, “Give everyone
- [If your employees were all taking two-hour lunches...](https://www.marshaegan.com/employees-twohour-lunches/) - Your employees' email habits could be sapping your company's productivity, according to Marsha Egan, email expert.
- [If You’re Thinking of Checking that Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t!](https://www.marshaegan.com/youre-thinking-checking-blackberry-meeting-dont/) - Why Keeping the Blackberry or iPhone out of sight and out of mind during meetings is helpful to your career, by career coach Marsha Egan.
- [Little Things You Can Do to Greatly Reduce the Amount of E-mail You Receive](https://www.marshaegan.com/greatly-reduce-amount-email-receive-2/) - Ten tips you can use to reduce the amount of email you receive and be more productive with your email, by email expert, Marsha Egan
- [Work 24/7... because we CAN?!!?!!](https://www.marshaegan.com/work-247/) - Being connected to work 24-7 makes no sense.
- [When was the last time you got a compliment?](https://www.marshaegan.com/compliment/) - Appreciation and recognition are motivating tools for leaders. What successful ways have you appreciated those deserving of your praise?
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week 2014 - Monday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-2014-mondays-fee-resource/) - A free poster to help you manage your email in celebration of Clean Out Your Inbox Week
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Wednesday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-todays-free-resource/) - More on the real key to managing your inbox - and why it is different to SORT those messages rather than "work" them. Here is a link to a one minute video.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week 2014 - De-Ding Yourself plus Thursday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-2014-deding-thursdays-free-resource/) - You have got to stop interrupting yourself, and the best way to do it is to turn off the things that interrupt you in your email program.
- [Your Deadly Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/your-deadly-inbox/) - The Dangers of texting while driving.
- [Work induced ADD?](https://www.marshaegan.com/work-induced-add/) - More interesting "stuff" from Basex -"Workplace interruptions cost US economy $588 bn a year" by The EditorsFinancial Express, 01/09/2006 "Over the past decade, psychiatrist Edward Hallowell has seen a tenfold rise in the number of patients with symptoms that closely resemble those of attention-deficit disorder (ADD), but of a work-induced variety. “They complained that they
- [Reply All: Friend or Foe? An Overload Story by Jonathan Spira](https://www.marshaegan.com/reply-friend-foe-overload-story-jonathan-spira/) - Yes, people say "arghhhhhhhhhhhh" when receiving an email that was obviously sent "reply all." Every unnecessary email has potential to add to both the sender and receiver's workload, or should we say work over-load... Jonathan Spira has posted an excellent article on this subject - you can read it here. Among points made, Neilsen actually
- [Email productivity tip: Include your email address in your autosignature](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-tip-include-email-address-autosignature/) - Why should you include your email autosignature on every email? Email productivity expert Marsha Egan shares the reason.
- [Email Statistics: Did You Know...?](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-statistics/) - Here are some facts about email posted by TheEmailAdmin that you'll find mind boggling: I selected a few of the bogglers here, or you can read the entire post here. There was an estimated 294 billion emails sent every day in 2010 totaling over 90 trillion emails sent every year, or 2.8 million emails sent
- [Kill Email, Save No One -- Guest Post by Melissa DeLay](https://www.marshaegan.com/kill-email-save-guest-post-melissa-delay/) - CEO Tierry Breton may be the first brave soul to ban the use of internal email, but he won’t be the last. And sadly, he won’t solve anything. Within 18 months his 75,000 member staff will stop sending one another email and instead rely on instant messaging and chat-style services similar to Facebook. There is
- [Top tips to write emails that people will actually read! Guest post by Ellen Spencer](https://www.marshaegan.com/top-tips-write-emails-people-read-guest-post-ellen-spencer/) - The ability to compose an interesting email is important not only for personal purpose but for professionals as well. Emails are the most effective, fastest and informal way of contacting and communicating with others. Whether your email gets read or ignored depends on how you use it to communicate your thoughts across to the other
- [Declare - "My Inbox is Empty!"  2012 Clean Out Your Inbox Week](https://www.marshaegan.com/inbox-empty/) - Hi. Marsha Egan here, inviting you to join others who've emptied their inboxes during the 5th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week. #1. Join in and tell us that your inbox is empty by clicking the FB LIKE button in this post. #2: Share this button with anyone who needs to get on this band wagon too.
- [Unplugging on Vacation: Guest Post by Emily Matthews](https://www.marshaegan.com/unplugging-vacation-guest-post-emily-matthews/) - Maybe you’ve become aware of the fact that you can’t seem to stop yourself from refreshing your Gmail inbox, your Facebook homepage, or your endless Twitter feed. Maybe you’re a student working toward your master’s degree, and you’re working full-time, too, to pay your way through school and you’ve come to realize your dependency on
- [National Email Week! Thursday's Email Management Tip: Use the person's name](https://www.marshaegan.com/national-email-week-thursdays-email-management-tip-persons/) - Here is your e-mail management tip of the day, during national e-mail week: Use the person's name. This is not only an e-mail etiquette tip but it is a way to make sure that you are building relationships when sending email message.. I like to recommend that the person's name be placed somewhere in every e-mail
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week - Monday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-mondays-free-resource/) - OK. It is the 5th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week! Time to start the year right, get organized, get rid of clutter, and that means your overflowing inbox too! Here is your freebie for the day - a great 8 1/2 x 11 poster that you can print and hang everywhere. Click here to
- [National Email Week: Friday's Email Management Tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/national-email-week-fridays-email-management-tips/) - In celebration of the end of the National Email Week, we are not just providing you one tip, but 10. These are our 10 popular tips that we shared during the International Clean Out Your Inbox Week, the fourth week in January. It's a good time to remind us all! 1. Create e-folders to hold
- [Email Etiquette and the Use of Exclamation Points - NYT Article](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-etiquette-exclamation-points-nyt-article/) - Hello!!! Just thought I'd share a great New York Times article on the use of exclamation points in email. Definitely overused, yet too many people still overuse them. I love the comment about choosing to use only one exclamation point in an email message - kind of a "Sophie's Choice" mentality. Here's the link:
- [Email Etiquette: Are You an "Email Flipper?"](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-etiquette-email-flipper/) - Are you an email flipper? Waaaaaa? Wadyamean, flipper? An email flipper is a person who can't bear just let an email "rest." In other words, you receive an email, think there is some good information in it, and just HAVE TO think of someone to send it to, then send it. OK OK. We've
- [Email Management and Best Practices: Smiley Faces vs YOUR Smiling Face...](https://www.marshaegan.com/emailmanagementsmileyface/) - No matter how many smiley faces... Email Can't Replace F2F Stop trying to put a square peg into a round hole! Smiley faces CAN'T replace your smiling face! Before you hit the keyboard, ask yourself, what is the best possible way to communicate on this issue? There are times when emailing just doesn't cut it.
- [Email Productivity Tip: 4 Creative Uses of the Subject Line](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-tip-4-creative-subject-line/) - With the email we receive increasing almost exponentially, people are looking for ways to bring more efficiency into the way we handle our email. The Subject Line offers some real time saving opportunities! Here’s how: 1. Always use a subject in the Subject Line. When sending an email, make sure that the subject line is filled
- [Email Holiday: The Best Gifts Don’t Come In An Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/1186/) - We are challenging bosses across America to give workers what they really want: a No-Email Holiday. Spurred on by a recent study by Xobni that found that 59 percent of Americans check their inboxes on holidays, we are offering you a free whitepaper on email productivity to managers who sign up to power down the
- [National Email Week! Monday's Email Management Tip: Discuss THEN Confirm](https://www.marshaegan.com/national-email-week-mondays-email-management-tip-discuss-confirm/) - Did you know that the second week of June is National Email Week? Well, since it is, we are going to take the opportunity to go over some do’s and don’ts of email etiquette and email management. Each day, we'll give you a new a new tip. So check back with us each day to
- [National Email Week! Tuesday's Email Management Tip: "Twitterize" Your Messages](https://www.marshaegan.com/national-email-week-tuesdays-email-management-tip-twitterize-messages/) - Here is your Tuesday e-mail management and inbox productivity tip: "Twitterize" your messages. Well, your messages don't have to be a maximum of 140 characters, but the point here is keep your messages short short short short short. The shorter the message, the more chance all of it will be read. Too many people
- [National Email Week! Wednesday's Email Management Tip: Turn off the ding!](https://www.marshaegan.com/national-email-week-wednesdays-email-management-tip-turn-ding/) - Here is today's e-mail management tip: Turn off all dings and flashes. You have got to stop interrupting yourself, and the best way to do it is to turn off the dang dings. You should choose when you go in to get your e-mail messages, just like you choose when you go to your Postal
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week: Wednesday's Free Resource - Online Assessment](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-out-your-inbox-week-wednesdays-free-resource/) - If you haven't done so already, take our spiffy online assessment of your e-mailing practices. 20 questions about your incoming e-mail management and 20 questions about your outgoing practices... how do you rate? Click here to access the assessment that will open your eyes... These are the same assessment questions that are contained in our
- [New E-mail Best Practices Assessment Unveiled for Clean Out Your Inbox Week](https://www.marshaegan.com/new-e-mail-best-practices-assessment-unveiled-for-clean-out-your-inbox-week/) - In the spirit of January, a time for new beginnings and personal improvement, we are challenging the world to rethink the way they use email this week. Therefore, we are announcing the launch of the third annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week. All week, we will motivate both individuals and businesses worldwide to take control of their email
- [The Cost of Avoiding Conflict and What to do about It.](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-cost-of-avoiding-conflict-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Conflict happens. People see things differently. It is a given in life that there can and will be conflict. The key is not to stick our heads in the sand an hope it goes away, rather to deal with it. And deal with it early rather than later. When emotions are left alone, they can have
- [When's the Last Time You Thanked Your Boss?](https://www.marshaegan.com/whens-the-last-time-you-thanked-your-boss/) - Marsha Egan encourages career seekers to thank their bosses
- [Who owns your inbox? Take control of your inbox and don't let it control you.](https://www.marshaegan.com/owns-inbox-control-inbox-control/) - When you decide that YOU will control how you manage your email, and not the reverse, you'll find time that you didn't know you had. Newly flashing email messages can interrupt you all day long if you let them. So don't let them. The default setting on most email programs is for your messages to
- [Five Minutes to Success!](https://www.marshaegan.com/five-minutes-to-success/) - Marsha Egan's Monday Motivator challenges you to arrive early for appointments, meetings.
- [Email the Boss!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-the-boss/) - Your Monday motivation is a reminder to email someone's boss when he or she does a great job.
- [Making Old Phone Numbers Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/making-old-phone-numbers-work/) - Marsha Egan's Monday motivator reminds us to stay in touch with past friends and acquaintances.
- [Say NO to the One Hour Meeting!](https://www.marshaegan.com/say-no-to-the-one-hour-meeting/) - Don't get caught in the one hour meeting trap. End the meeting when it is over.
- [Specific and Sincere - Count 'Em](https://www.marshaegan.com/specific-and-sincere-count-em/) - Here's your Monday Motivator... Count the number of times you give specific praise and acknowledgement to others this week. Many of us think we do this a lot. Do we? Let's separate fact from fiction and count. Specific praise is very motivating. Let's ramp it up!
- [Tips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity](https://www.marshaegan.com/tips-on-dealing-with-gossip-rumors-and-workplace-toxicity/) - How to deal with toxicity in the workplace. Rumors. Gossipers. Negativity.
- [10 Ways to Send 10% Fewer E-Mail Messages](https://www.marshaegan.com/10-ways-to-send-10-fewer-e-mail-messages/) - 10 Tips on managing your email inbox.
- [Dealing With Performance Issues](https://www.marshaegan.com/dealing-with-performance-issues/) - How to use a "sell" rather than discipline approach when addressing employee issues.
- [I'm Down-sized: NOW What?](https://www.marshaegan.com/im-down-sized-now-what/) - Many people have unexpectedly found themselves seeking new opportunities for employment.
- [Deadlines and Energy](https://www.marshaegan.com/deadlines-and-energy/) - Deadlines can truly energize your organization. Be specific as to the day and time, reward the behavior you want to see.
- [Coaching For Life](https://www.marshaegan.com/coaching-for-life/) - If you decide that hiring a coach might be the right thing for you, make sure that your coach has the training, qualifications, and credentials that work best for you.
- [The Convincing Side of Change](https://www.marshaegan.com/the-convincing-side-of-change/) - Tips on how to make change in the workplace smooth, particularly when facing resistance.
- [10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence](https://www.marshaegan.com/10-ways-to-boost-your-confidence/) - Most of us struggle with self-confidence. Not always. But in certain situations. We discussed this at a recent Coaching at The Corner discussion at Mitchell’s Book Corner in Nantucket, and believe me, it was a lively discussion! Here are 10 ways that you can boost your self-confidence. Let us know which ones work best for
- [Have You Heard about Coaching at The Corner?](https://www.marshaegan.com/have-you-heard-about-coaching-at-the-corner/) - It's been 5 years. We've offered bi-weekly chats on coaching topics here in Nantucket, and were lucky enough to have Steve Savino of WACK-FM interview me about this week's discussion. He took a pic while I was there, too. Take a listen! Click here for more information on the CAC Program!
- [Five Ways to Use Email to Annoy Your Employees](https://www.marshaegan.com/ways-email-annoy-employees/) - Want to really annoy your employees? Use email. Improperly. Here are 5 ways.
- [Plan to Empty Your Inbox - The Int'l Clean Out Your Inbox Week is in the end of January!](https://www.marshaegan.com/plan-empty-inbox-intl-clean-inbox-week-january/) - Plan to Empty Your Inbox - The Int'l Clean Out Your Inbox Week is in the end of January! Join others who plan to empty their inboxes during the 7th annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week
- [Managers: You're Missing a Huge Productivity Opportunity! Harness your Company's Email!](https://www.marshaegan.com/managers-missing-huge-productivity-opportunity/) - Managers: You're Missing a Huge Productivity Opportunity! Harness your Company's Email! Have you ever stopped to examine how do your employees use their email?
- [Meeting Your Goals - It Doesn't "Just Happen!"](https://www.marshaegan.com/meeting-your-goals-it-doesnt-just-happen/) - 5 tips on how to achieve your goals.
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week 2014 - Friday's Free Resource](https://www.marshaegan.com/clean-inbox-week-2014-fridays-free-resource/) - Outlines the 10 best practices of a positive e-mailing culture, so if everyone can follow these practices, you will all find greater productivity.
- [Ouch! That Email Message Hurt! How to respond to an upsetting email.](https://www.marshaegan.com/ouch-email-message-hurt-respond-upsetting-email/) - How to respond to an upsetting email. Here are some tips to deal with that hurtful or angering email you just received.
- [Twenty Ways to Use E-mail to Commit Career Suicide](https://www.marshaegan.com/twenty-ways-email-commit-career-suicide/) - If you are looking to destroy your career through your e-mail practices, here are a few ways you can move the process along!
- [Send an Email After Midnight? No way. Don’t even THINK About It](https://www.marshaegan.com/send-email-midnight-dont/) - Is Rebecca just trying to impress me? Does she think that I value this behavior? Doesn’t she know how to delay the sending of the email to a “normal” hour?
- [Use a Stamp](https://www.marshaegan.com/use-a-stamp/) - Here's your Monday Motivator--- Use a Stamp. Well, to use a stamp, it means that you need to send actual mail... right? When's the last time you sent an actual handwritten note through the mail? It is done so infrequently, that those who receive it recognize the extra effort. Extra effort, seriously? 5 minutes to
- [Count to Three -- AFTER They Finish](https://www.marshaegan.com/count-to-three-after-they-finish/) - Here's a challenging Monday Motivator -- When you're talking with someone, and you "think" he or she is finished with the last sentence, count to three (to yourself) before you respond. Many times, people aren't finished. This practice gives them a little space, and avoids you appearing to interrupt. And yes, your respect for the
- [Core Beliefs of Mentally Strong People](https://www.marshaegan.com/core-beliefs-of-mentally-strong-people/) - There has been a lot a great dialogue recently about the core beliefs of mentally strong people. I discussed this as a topic in my bi-weekly "Coaching at The Corner" series here on Nantucket. To understand those core beliefs, it is important to first understand what we mean by "Mental Strength." Here is my take on
- [Maya Angelou on Liking Yourself...](https://www.marshaegan.com/maya-angelou-on-liking-yourself/) - "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." --Maya Angelou One of the biggest challenges I see in the majority of my awesome, successful, and energetic coaching clients is a struggle with actually liking themselves. No, it doesn't happen all the time, but every now and then, it raises its ugly head.
- [Are We Having FUN Yet?](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-we-having-fun-yet/) - "People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing." --Dale Carnegie Now, this is an interesting quote. And I agree with it 1000%. Much of success results from continuing to work on something, to enhance it, to become more adept at it, to be more expert at it, to be more involved in it, to
- [Einstein's take on Success Versus Value](https://www.marshaegan.com/einsteins-take-on-success-versus-value/) - "Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value." --Albert Einstein I love this quote. In working with people and their success strategies, it always seems to come down to how much VALUE they can bring to the organization, the situation, or the relationship. What this says,
- [Hot Tips on How to REALLY Plan Your Day...](https://www.marshaegan.com/hot-tips-on-how-to-really-plan-your-day/) - Okay, so you think you know the importance of daily planning… I get that. Here are some tips and new ideas that might help you do it even better. Take a listen to our 82 second Great Points podcast…
- [Are You a Back Stabber? Here's FFT...](https://www.marshaegan.com/are-you-a-back-stabber/) - Everyone agrees that stabbing someone in the back is nasty behavior. Sometimes I just don't get how or why anyone in business thanks it is a positive strategy... yet we see it time and time and time again. If you want to hear more about this, listen to my 81 second podcast which challenges us
- [Enthusiasm is Contagious - Infect Someone!](https://www.marshaegan.com/enthusiasm-is-contagious-infect-someone/) - Want to influence others positively? Let your enthusiasm do the work... Here is an 84 second podcast that can show you how.
- [Employee Wars - When to Get Involved](https://www.marshaegan.com/employee-wars-when-to-get-involved/) - When people work together, invariably two of 'em won't get along. They'll feud. Or even declare war. What's a manager to do? The answer is NOT to play referee. Unfortunately, alot of managers assume this role when those employee wars surface. Caution. Caution. Danger. Danger. If you do it once, you'll hafta do it again.
- [5 Tools to Help You Manage Your Inbox - Christopher Riegger via Jeff Bullas' Blog](https://www.marshaegan.com/5-tools-to-help-you-manage-your-inbox-christopher-riegger-via-jeff-bullas-blog/) - I have always been a champion of self management and self discipline as the most efficient and effective way to manage your inbox, but this post by Christopher Riegger on Jeff Bullas' blog has 5 tools for you to consider. I like the first one best.
- [Stop Wishing. Start Doing!](https://www.marshaegan.com/stop-wishing-start-doing/) - I saw this quote today, and it struck me… "Stop wishing – start doing!" How many times have we "wished" for something new, different, or better? And wishing is not wrong. But it is only a place to start. Here's your challenge for the day: Turn your next wish into an action. Instead of wishing
- [Outlook Calendar - Your Secret Weapon!](https://www.marshaegan.com/outlook-calendar-secret-weapon/) - Zapping out a quick email to ask this seemingly innocuous question may seem like the simplest way to arrange a meeting, but it actually pulls us into a tiresome “reply all” chain that clutters our inboxes and adds frustration where it isn’t needed
- [Back Stabber or Back Patter?](https://www.marshaegan.com/back-stabber-or-back-patter/) - So much has been written and said about the value of a "pat on the back." It is motivational. It shows acknowledgement. It is praise. And it confounds me when workers do the reverse. They stab a co-worker in the back. Figuratively. They highlight a mistake. They point out a weakness. They raise themselves up
- [Inbox Botox - song lyrics by Greg Tamblyn](https://www.marshaegan.com/inbox-botox/) - Well, you never know what'll come outa the woodwork. My speaker friend and songwriter, Greg Tamblyn wrote these lyrics for me. I think it goes to "On Top of Old Smokey". Enjoy! My inbox was messy, demanded detox So I took a shortcut and gave it botox It was all neat and pretty, at least
- [Email Management Vacation Tips+: Watch My Channel 13 ABC Las Vegas Interview!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-management-vacation-tips-watch-channel-13-abc-las-vegas-interview/) - Check out this 6 minute segment for email management and 'vacation from email' tips I shared with Shawn and Dao on the "Morning Blend" TV show in Las Vegas... Boy, they were fun - my earring malfunction and all. Click here for the video. What are your tips for managing your email while on vacation? We'd
- [Malcolm Gladwell on Being Alive...](https://www.marshaegan.com/malcolm-gladwell-on-being-alive/) - "You're never more alive than when things get turned upside down." -Malcolm Gladwell
- [Ask a Coach: How Can I Develop My Leadership "Bench?"](https://www.marshaegan.com/ask-coach-can-develop-leadership-bench/) - Here are five steps you can use to develop your leadership bench: First, start by identifying the key positions in the organization. Second. Determine all the skill sets, attitudes and aptitudes that are required for each. Third. Choose Your “Bench”. Fourth. Develop Your Bench. Fifth. Track Progress. If you would like to receive our full,
- [It's OK to Single Out Awesome Performance](https://www.marshaegan.com/praise-awesome-performance/) - Many managers struggle with the idea of singling out and praising a high performing team member. They may be concerned with being accused of showing favorites, or just feeling awkward about mentioning specific people when a team is supposed to be performing. That's a bunch of hogwash. When a worker performs above an beyond, it
- [Your Outlook Calendar - Friend or Foe?](https://www.marshaegan.com/outlook-calendar-culture/) - The emails to set up a meeting in your office probably look something like this: • Tuesday I’m free all day, and Wednesday after 2:00 • I can do Tuesday at any time but 4:00, Wednesday is ok • Anytime Tuesday works for me, but Wednesday is out • Where shall we meet? • I
- [How to Excuse Yourself from a Networking Conversation](https://www.marshaegan.com/how-to-leave-a-networking-conversation/) - I love this post by my friend and fellow speaker, Michael Goldberg. He helps us with great advice on how to excuse yourself from a networking conversation. About how long should you spend in a networking conversation? When should you break away? Why should you break away? Here's the link - enjoy
- [Ten Tips to Help You Zero Out Your Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/10email-tips-inboxweek/) - To kick off "Clean Out Your Inbox Week" January 25 - January 29, we offer these 10 tips to help you get to "zero" by the end of this week! 1. Create e-folders to hold action items - avoid using your inbox as a "to do" list 2. Rename received e-mails so that you can
- [General Praise Doesn't Work...](https://www.marshaegan.com/general-praise-doesnt-work/) - Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There's a difference. We've all experienced the manager who gives a general statement, "your team did a great job!" What about the work was great? Why did he/she think they
- [Flo Nightingale on Discontent](https://www.marshaegan.com/flo-nightingale-on-discontent/) - "Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach for anything better." -Florence Nightingale
- [Yogi Berra on Perfection -- ?](https://www.marshaegan.com/yogiberraquote/) - "If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." -Yogi Berra 'Nuff said. I love Yogi. ;-)
- [Steve Jobs on "Time"](https://www.marshaegan.com/steve-jobs-on-time/) - "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." -Steve Jobs
- [It's Not about What You Say...](https://www.marshaegan.com/its-not-about-what-you-say/) - It's not about what you say, it is about what you do, and who sees you doing it. --Marsha Egan Do you agree?
- [Babe Ruth about the Next Home Run...](https://www.marshaegan.com/babe-ruth-about-the-next-home-run/) - Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. - Babe Ruth
- [Don't Even THINK of Emailing after Midnight. Really.](https://www.marshaegan.com/emailing-after-midnight/) - Emailing after midnight. You might think you're being productive. You might think it'll impress the boss. You might be trying to cure your insomnia. Yes, you might. BUT - You might be messing with your career.
- [Gracian on Doing vs. Talking](https://www.marshaegan.com/doing-vs-talking-quote/) - "Content yourself with doing, leave the talking to others." -Gracian What is your doing vs. talking ratio?
- [You and Energy...](https://www.marshaegan.com/you-and-energy/) - Do you reflect energy or do you create it? This is a heavy one - which do you think is more effective?
- [My How Times Have Changed...](https://www.marshaegan.com/times-changed/) - My How Times Have Changed... | Marsha Egan's Inbox Detox — Detoxify Your Inbox, Lead Your Life
- [Stephen Covey on Decisions](https://www.marshaegan.com/stephen-covey-on-decisions/) - I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions. --S Covey. Hmm. Are you a victim, or are you taking charge of your life?
- [Ayn Rand on motivation...](https://www.marshaegan.com/ayn-rand-on-motivation/) - "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others." - Ayn Rand What's the difference? Looking forward vs looking backward? What think?
- [Quote on the 'here and now'...](https://www.marshaegan.com/quote-on-the-here-and-now/) - "Invest yourself entirely in the here and now." - Thich Nhat Hanh Stop living in the past, enjoy the NOW...
- [Pat Riley on Excellence...](https://www.marshaegan.com/pat-riley-on-excellence/) - "Excellence is the gradual result of always wanting to do better." - Pat Riley We can always improve upon improvements, can't we?
- [Francis Bacon on Books...](https://www.marshaegan.com/francis-bacon-on-books/)
- [Helen Keller on Shortcuts...](https://www.marshaegan.com/helen-keller-on-shortcuts/) - "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." - Helen Keller Why are we always looking for shortcuts? Hard work IS the short cut, isn't it?
- [Seth Godin on Noticing What's Happening...](https://www.marshaegan.com/seth-godin-on-noticing-whats-happening/) - "The people who are the very best at noticing what's happening notice it because they're looking." - Seth Godin What do you think of this? True?
- [Never stop because you are afraid...](https://www.marshaegan.com/never-stop-because-you-are-afraid/) - "Never stop because you are afraid - you are never so likely to be wrong." -Nansen Fear creates inaction. Beware!
- [Zig Ziglar's advice on "starting"](https://www.marshaegan.com/motivation-by-zig-ziglar/)
- [van Gogh on Motivation](https://www.marshaegan.com/van-gogh-on-motivation/) - "I am seeking, I am striving, I am in with all my heart." -Vincent van Gogh Van Gogh page And your coach asks - Are YOU in with all your heart?
- [Quote on When to Quit](https://www.marshaegan.com/quote-norman-vincent-peale/) - "It is always too early to quit." -Norman Vincent Peale
- [Ben Franklin on Saying Rather than Doing](https://www.marshaegan.com/ben-franklin-on-saying-rather-than-doing/) - "Well done is better than well said." Ben Franklin And I say - 'Nuff said! I love this quote!
- [Two Times is Enough!!!](https://www.marshaegan.com/times/) - Two times is enough! Rounds of Email Messages, That Is... Frustrated that things are not progressing fast enough on an issue or project? Too many emails? Responses not fast enough, or worse, off the mark? Here's your solution: Pick up the phone! I like to call this the two 'round rule. Once each person has
- [Napoleon on how to best take action](https://www.marshaegan.com/napoleon-on-how-to-best-take-action/) - "Act swiftly and vigorously, without 'buts' and 'ifs'... Napoleon Bonaparte Said another way, don't let your 'buts' get in your way. ;-)
- [Great Lifehacker article: 10 Signs You Are a leader and Don't Know it](https://www.marshaegan.com/10-signs-you-are-a-leader-and-dont-know-it/) - Great Lifehacker article: 10 Signs You Are a leader and Don't Know it
- [JFK on Having Fun](https://www.marshaegan.com/jfk-on-having-fun/) - "If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right.' JFK It's all about wanting to do things rather than having to do them... right?
- [Russell Simmons on Happiness](https://www.marshaegan.com/russell-simmons-on-happiness/) - "Your happiness ultimately comes from the way you work, not where you work." Do you agree?
- [Moliere on the Difference between Thoughts and Actions](https://www.marshaegan.com/moliere-difference-thoughts-actions/) - Men are all alike in their promises. It is only in their deeds that they differ. - Moliere Your actions speak volumes.
- [What to Say when you Receive Those Nuisance Sales Calls](https://www.marshaegan.com/say-receive-nuisance-sales-calls/) - What to Say when you Receive Those Nuisance Sales Calls
- [It's YOUR Work... Wisdom by Tina Fey](https://www.marshaegan.com/work-wisdom-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 I guess that means passion, heh?
- [Marilu Henner on Realistic Expectations](https://www.marshaegan.com/marilu-henner-realistic-expectations/) - "Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day to day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is, perhaps, the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. Marilu Henner Realistic expectations can avoid unnecessary disappointment...
- [Great Quote on Actions vs Thoughts](https://www.marshaegan.com/great-quote-actions-vs-thoughts/) - "Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought." - Bergson Is this you?
- [The Risk of Multi-Tasking](https://www.marshaegan.com/risk-multi-tasking/) - The Risk of Multi-Tasking Resist the urge to do two things at once, because at least one will suffer - Marsha Egan
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #26: Message Etiquette No No](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-video-tip-26-message-etiquette/) - Want to leave a great impression with your email messages? Watch email productivity expert Marsha Egan as she shares 3 things you should never do in a message. It is career limiting, not to mention poor etiquette.
- [Ali on What Champions are Made of...](https://www.marshaegan.com/ali-champions-made/) - "Champions are made from something deep inside - a desire, a dream, and a vision." - Ali What dreams do you have inside you?
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #25: When to Use (and NOT Use) the BCC Line](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-video-tip-25-bcc-line/) - Watch email productivity expert Marsha Egan give you the guidance you need regarding the use of the BCC line. Did you know it could be career stopping? Here's the Inbox Detox Minute video.
- [What is Failure? Quote by Mary Pickford](https://www.marshaegan.com/failure-quote-mary-pickford/) - What is failure? Many times, our mistakes are our best teachers. What mistake taught you your biggest lesson?
- [Godin on the Cost of Failure](https://www.marshaegan.com/godin-cost-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?
- [Hey! Listen to Me!](https://www.marshaegan.com/hey-listen/) - When you listen to someone properly, they gain a positive impression of you.
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #24-Easy Email Etiquette - Personalize!](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-video-tip-24easy-email-etiquette-personalize/) - In this Inbox Detox Minute video, email productivity expert Marsha Egan shares a great email etiquette tip. Personalize! Here's how and when.
- ["No Problem" can be a Problem](https://www.marshaegan.com/problem-can-problem/) - Seriously, your words do matter. Make sure they are not a "problem" for you.
- [William Penn on the Secret to Happiness](https://www.marshaegan.com/william-penn-secret-happiness/) - "The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while other are adding up their troubles." - William Penn What you focus on impacts your success - blessings or troubles?
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #23: What to Include in Your AutoSignature](https://www.marshaegan.com/email-productivity-video-tip-23-include-autosignature/) - Watch this quick video by email productivity expert Marsha Egan as she shares great wisdom on what should be included in your email autosignature.
- [Seth Godin on Mapping Your Future...](https://www.marshaegan.com/seth-godin-mapping-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 a course. Why not be intentional about it?
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- [Marsha Egan's "Taming the E-Mail Tiger" Preview Video](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/marsha-egans-taming-e-mail-tiger-preview-video/)
- [Fox News Looks to Email Expert Marsha Egan for Answers to Email Addiction](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/fox-news-looks-email-expert-marsha-egan-answers-email-addiction/)
- [Dan Harris of ABC World News Explores Email Addiction with Expert Marsha Egan](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/dan-harris-abc-world-news-explores-email-addiction-expert-marsha-egan/)
- [Canada AM Reports on The Rising Number of Email Addicts](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/canada-reports-rising-number-email-addicts/)
- [Geraldo Riveria and Gretchen Carlson discuss BlackBerry Addiction](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/geraldo-riveria-gretchen-carlson-discuss-blackberry-addiction/)
- [Jam Sarder of CN8 News talks to Email Productivity Expert Marsha Egan](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/jam-sarder-cn8-news-talks-email-productivity-expert-marsha-egan/)
- [Email Expert Marsha Egan featured on 'Money Matters' with Mary Caraccioli](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-expert-marsha-egan-featured-money-matters-mary-caraccioli/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #1 -What's a Great Subject Line?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-1-whats-great-subject-line/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #2: The Overall Time of The Transaction](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-2-overall-time-transaction/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #3: Talk THEN Write](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-3-talk-write/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #4: Call THEN Send](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-4-call-send/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #5 - Is Emailing after midnight productive?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-5-emailing-midnight-productive/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #6 - Don't Make it Dialogue when it Isn't](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-6-dont-make-dialogue-isnt/)
- [Email Productivity Video #7: Is your inbox a chat room?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-7-inbox-chat-room/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #8: One tip that will make your message read and understood](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-8-one-tip-will-make-message-read-understood/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #9: Emotion - Friend or Foe?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-9-emotion-friend-foe/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #10: Wise Attachments](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-10-wise-attachments/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #11: The "To" Line - There's a right an wrong way...](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-11-line-theres-right-wrong-way/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #12: When to STOP emailing and talk...](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-12-stop-emailing-talk/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #13: How to Use the Subject Line as the Message](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-13-use-subject-line-message/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #14: To Forward, Not to... and How to](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-14-forward-not/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #15: When to Change the Subject Line](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-15-change-subject-line/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #16: How Many Subjects in an Email Message?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-16-many-subjects-email-message/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #17: Do You Need to Respond to Every Email?](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-17-need-respond-every-email/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #18: Overwhelmed by email 24/7- Tips on Setting Boundaries](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-18-overwhelmed-email-247-tips-setting-boundaries/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #19: The Difference between Sorting and Working](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-19-difference-sorting-working/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #20: Why Urgent Emails are Toxic](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-20-urgent-emails-toxic/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #21: Don't be a Weekend E-mail Jerk](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-21-dont-weekend-e-mail-jerk/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #22: How to Handle the Jokester](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-22-handle-jokester/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #23: What to Include in Your AutoSignature](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-23-include-autosignature/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #24-Easy Email Etiquette - Personlize!](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-24-easy-email-etiquette-personlize/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #25: When to Use (and NOT Use) the BCC Line](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-25-use-not-use-bcc-line/)
- [Email Productivity Video Tip #26: Message Etiquette No No](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/email-productivity-video-tip-26-message-etiquette-no-no/)
- [Controlling Email Will Add an Hour to Your Day](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/controlling-email-will-add-hour-day/)
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week Announcement](https://www.marshaegan.com/video/clean-inbox-week-announcement/)

## News

- [Executive Secretary Magazine: Has Technology Turned Your life Inbox-Out?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/executive-secretary-magazine-has-technology-turned-your-life-inbox-out/) - Here is a PDF of the full-page article authored by Marsha Egan and printed in ES Magazine's June 2016 issue. Media: Executive Secretary Magazine Author: Marsha Egan Link: x. Marsha Egan - Has Technology Turned Your Life Inbox Out-30-05-2016
- [NCTV Monday Scoop Interview](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/nctv-monday-scoop-interview/)
- [Get Noticed for the Right Reasons - Oklahoma Magazine](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/get-noticed-for-the-right-reasons-oklahoma-magazine/) - "Marsha Egan, a professional coach and CEO of The Egan Group, a corporate consulting firm, provides tips on how to be a model employee in today’s competitive workplace..." Read more. Title: Get Noticed for the Right Reasons Magazine: Oklahoma Magazine Link: http://www.okmag.com/blog/2015/11/20/get-noticed-for-the-right-reasons/
- [Egan quoted in REAL SIMPLE: 5 Email Management Tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/egan-quoted-in-real-simple-5-email-management-tips/) - More than 100 billion e-mails are sent and received each day in the United States. When it feels as if all of them have landed in your in-box, tame the chaos with this painless plan. Marsha Egan has 5 tips for you... Media: Real Simple Magazine, August issue Author: Andra Chantim Link: http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/technology/email-management
- [Quoted in Bank of America Online - 5 Ways to Better Manage Your Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/10308/) - Here is a link to the Bank of America online article where Marsha Egan was quoted on "5 Ways to Better Manage Your Inbox." Media: Bank of America - Small Business Community Author: Heather R. Johnson Link: Click here or copy below into your browser https://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/community/running-your-business/technology/blog/2016/06/27/5-ways-to-better-manage-your-inbox
- [Radio Interview: Motivate Employees by Being Specific](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/radio-interview-motivate-employees-by-being-specific/) - You can listen to Jim Blasingame interviewing Marsha on why specific feedback is much more effective... Title: Motivate Employees by Being Specific Interviewer: Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate Radio Show Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/marsha-egan-24056
- [Why the Color of Ethics is Gray - Jim Blasingame Radio Interview](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/why-the-color-of-ethics-is-gray-jim-blasingame-radio-interview/) - Listen to Jim's interview with Marsha about how and why ethical decisions aren't always black and white... Title: Why the Color of Ethics is Gray Interviewer: Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate Radio Show Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/marsha-egan-24057
- [Executive coaching grows with demand and success stories](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/executive-coaching-grows-with-demand-and-success-stories/) - Marsha is quoted on LVB.com about what businesses are doing to help eliminate executives’ weaknesses and build their strengths. Media: LVB.com Author: Jennifer Hetrick Link: http://www.lvb.com/article/20160425/LVB01/304219990/executive-coaching-grows-with-demand-and-success-stories
- [Jim Blasingame Interviews Marsha Egan about Creating Accountabilities in Small Business](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/interviews-with-marsha-egan/) - Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the best practices business owners do to hold themselves accountable in order to become a better CEO. Media: smallbusinessadvocate.com Author: Jim Blasingame Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviewee/marsha-egan-100413
- [Is Your Email Culture Strangling You?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/is-your-email-culture-strangling-you/) - Email. Our lives wouldn’t be the same without it. It is a tool that has revolutionized the workplace, improved communication and allowed employees to accomplish more in less time. Media: Carrier Management Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.carriermanagement.com/features/2016/04/18/153208.htm?bypass=55a9713b469c7f1d9eaeb33c0f660233
- [Too much unread email? Don’t delete till you read these 4 tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/too-much-unread-email-dont-delete-till-read-4-tips/) - Marsha is quoted on Today.com about how to manage all those unread emails. Media: Today.com Author: Grace L. Williams Link: http://www.today.com/money/too-much-unread-email-read-these-4-tips-you-delete-t80151
- [Achieve a Leaner Inbox With These 3 Fit Tips](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/achieve-leaner-inbox-3-fit-tips/) - Email is essential to our personal and professional communication, but sometimes we let our inboxes get a tad soft around the middle. Media: WomenEntrepreneur.com Author: Karen Lachtanski Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/237228
- [How to Deal With Favoritism in the Office](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/deal-favoritism-office/) - Do you have a colleague who is subject to special treatment while everyone else gets pushed aside? Are you the one praised incessantly by the boss, or the go-to person for all the great projects? It turns out that this widespread practice of favoritism can have a significant impact, whether you're the victim or the
- [From Subject Line To Signature: How to Do Work E-Mail Right](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/subject-line-signature-work-e-mail-right/) - Our inboxes at work are flooded with poorly written, unprofessional, ineffective e-mails—and as much as we detest them, most of us are guilty of sending just as many flawed messages as we receive. Media: www.forbes.com Author: Jacquelyn Smith Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/07/11/from-subject-line-to-signature-how-to-do-work-e-mail-right/
- [Give Your Inbox A Detox This Week!](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/give-inbox-detox-week/) - So maybe email isn’t going to disappear any time soon. For those of you who are overwhelmed with email on a daily basis, you might want to take advantage of this week because January 23 – 27 marks the fifth annual international Clean Out Your Inbox Week. Media: http://blog.mindjet.com Author: Troy Larson Link: http://blog.mindjet.com/2012/01/inbox-a-detox-week
- [Email FAIL: What You're Doing Wrong in Your Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/email-fail-youre-wrong-inbox/) - Companies are still reluctant to hire new employees and that means productivity is at a premium right now. Think you’re optimized for maximum productivity? Um, have you seen your inbox lately? Two words: Digital garbage. The average person gets 100 or more emails a day. And, while no one wants to point fingers, if you’re
- [Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/break-ice-get-meeting-going-2/) - If you were in charge of conducting a meeting with 25 people—some who know each other and some who don't —would you start it off with an icebreaker? Should you? Media: http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/on_features/get-your-meeting-going-1028140-1.html
- [Business New Year's Resolutions That Are Strategic](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/business-new-years-resolutions-strategic/) - Make sure some of your business resolutions include strategic goals. Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to encourage us to set goals in the new year that are not just about executing, but include strategic planning. Media: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/marsha-egan-11976
- [Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/break-ice-get-meeting-going/) - Believe it or not, adults like to interact, and play. By getting your meeting or task force off to an energetic, fun, and interesting start, you'll see a more positive aura in the meeting. So, why do Icebreakers work? Media: http://www.expertclick.com/ Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/Break_the_Ice_to_Get_Your_Meeting_Going,201138832.aspx
- [6 Signs that it May Be Time to Look for a Happier Job](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/6-signs-may-time-look-happier-job/) - At some point or another, you’re bound to feel frustration and stress at work. But when your job is stunting your career – and making you unhappy – it may be time to make a drastic change. If any of these six signs sound a familiar, it may be time to consider moving on and
- [10 Ways to Take Control of Your Inbox and Become More Productive](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/10-ways-take-control-inbox-become-productive/) - Most people waste tons of time wading through their inbox at work, and it's not just because of spam. When you get hundreds of emails every day, there's bound to be productivity lost when you're checking the window every five minutes and sifting through it to get at the important stuff. But it doesn't have
- [What To Do When The Grinch Is Actually Running Your Company](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/grinch-actually-running-company/) - How to keep your holiday spirit intact when there is no bonus in sight here are some tips. Media: http://thegrindstone.com/ Author: Meredith Lepore Link: http://thegrindstone.com/office-politics/tips-for-when-grinch-is-running-your-company-999/
- [To: Email Addicts; Subject: Cures for a BlackBerry Hangover](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/email-addicts-subject-cures-blackberry-hangover/) - How to use but not abuse your emails. Here are some tips, such as setting aside time to read email, are simple yet also difficult. The first step is admitting that you need help. Here are five others: Media: http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/magazineContent/To-Email-Addicts-Subject-Cures-for-a-BlackBerry-Hangover
- [Smartphone Addiction: Nine Telltale Signs](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/smartphone-addiction-nine-telltale-signs/) - IT Management slideshow that with these nine “red flag” behaviors that indicate possible smartphone addiction. Media: http://www.cioinsight.com Author: Dennis McCafferty Link: http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/IT-Management/Smartphone-Addiction-Nine-Telltale-Signs-660974/
- [Email Faux Pas Can Do Serious Damage To Your Career](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/email-faux-pas-can-serious-damage-career/) - “Emily Post was not around when email began,”... “So people have to make up their own rules. What one person might see as absolutely fine, another might find offensive.” Here are some email faux pas: Media: http://www.businessmanagementdaily.com Author: Adapted from “10 Emails That Could Cost You Your Job,” Meghan Casserly, Forbes Link: http://www.businessmanagementdaily.com/20336/email-faux-pas-can-do-serious-damage-to-your-career
- [Top 7 Dumb Times To Use A Smartphone](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/top-7-dumb-times-use-smartphone/) - Smartphones are great. Who would have ever thought that you could carry a telephone, address book, computer, camera, and all of your e-mail in just your pocket? However, as with any technology, it's liable to be misused. This isn’t just limited to talking on the phone at the wrong time; typing on the keyboard or
- [Turn Your Volunteer Work Into A Career](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/turn-volunteer-work-career/) - "Anyone who's interested in taking charge of their career, whether they are currently employed or not, should volunteer," says Marsha Egan, career coach and workplace productivity expert. "It is perhaps one of the best kept career development secrets." Media: Career Builder Author: Debra Auerbach Link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/living/volunteer-cb/
- [How Helping Others Can Help Your Job Search](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/helping-others-can-help-job-search/) - Anyone who's interested in taking charge of their career, whether they are currently employed or not, should volunteer. Learn the reasons why volunteering can help you and your job search. Media: www.msn.careerbuilder.com Author: Debra Auerbach Link: http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2779-Job-Search-How-helping-others-can-help-your-job-search/?pf=true
- [E-Hoarding is Unhealthy](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/e-hoarding-unhealthy/) - Psychologists are right: Workers must organize and delete their e-mails - or risk cluttering their mental space. Pro or con? Read Marsha Egan's comments on this topic. Media: www.businessweek.com/debateroom Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.businessweek.com/debateroom/archives/2011/09/e-hoarding_is_unhealthy.html
- [An Interview with WRVA](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/an-interview-with-wrva/) - Listen to Marsha's interview with Jimmy Barrett on WRVA regarding inboxdetox. Media: WRVA Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.1140wrva.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=RMNPodcasts&selected_podcast=093011_Marsha_Egan_1317386488_22541.mp3
- [10 Dumbest Times to Be On a Smartphone](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/10-dumbest-times-smartphone/) - From jogging and texting to tweeting from the hospital, what are the worst cell phone mistakes? Media: www.video.foxnews.com Author: Interview with Marsha Egan Link: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1137666302001/
- [Having A Smartphone Isn't A License To Be Rude](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/smartphone-isnt-license-rude/) - Could how you use your smartphone cost you business? Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to be respectful - and smart - when using your smartphone, by simply not being rude. Media: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/marsha-egan-11110
- [Don't Be Obnoxious With Your Smartphone](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/dont-obnoxious-smartphone/) - Do you check your position when you talk on your cell phone? Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss proper mobile phone and bluetooth etiquette, plus when you should and should not take phone calls. Media: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviews/marsha-egan-11110
- [Recall! E-mail Habits That Could Cost You At Work](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/recall-e-mail-habits-cost-work/) - What you think might be a good idea can easily be taken the wrong way. Media: Forbes.com on msnbc.com Author: By Meghan Casserly Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43929391/ns/business-forbes_com/
- [5 Emails That Could Cost You Your Job](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/5-emails-cost-job/) - Email makes up the majority of our daily communication—especially in business. According to the Pew Research Center, the majority of employed adults (62%) use the internet or email in the workplace. And yet social cues and etiquette are often overlooked. Media: finance.yahoo.com via Forbes.com Author: Megan Casserly Link: http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/power-your-future/10-emails-could-cost-job-215118971.html
- [10 Emails That Could Cost You Your Job](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/10-emails-cost-job/) - Have you ever sent an email with good intentions that turned out to be a big no- no?Read about serious email faux pas—to explain how even the best intentions can be misread—and what the better tack to take might be.no? Media: www.blogs.forbes.com Author: Meghan Casserly Link: http://blogs.forbes.com/meghancasserly/2011/07/26/10-email-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-your-job/
- [Business Insanity Talk](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/business-insanity-talk/) - Listen to this podcast about all the craziness of small business. Media: www.blogtalkradio.com/bjmoltz Author: Barry J. Moltz Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjmoltz/2011/06/10/episode-125-amber-naslund-marsha-egan-ann-handley
- [What To Do When Email Attacks](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/what-to-do-when-email-attacks/) - Marsha Egan offers tips on how to control your email and keep it under control. Media: www.portfolio.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://upstart.bizjournals.com/resources/executive-forum/2011/05/23/marsha-egan-offers-tips-on-how-to-control-email.html
- [Generation Wired Goes To Work: 5 Tips for New Grads and 'Old' Bosses](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/generation-wired-goes-work-5-tips-new-grads-old-bosses/) - More than a million students graduate this month and are ready to enter the workforce. However, at a time when these former students willingly admit to being tangled in an endless web of distractions, employment could present their greatest challenge yet: staying focused for an eight-hour day. Media: www.foxbusiness.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/05/19/generation-wired-goes-work-5-tips-new-grads-old-bosses/
- [E-mail overload? Three ways to tame your in box.](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/e-mail-overload-three-ways-tame-box/) - You can make a powerful improvement in your output – and boost American productivity in the process – by making a few adjustments to your in-box routine. Here are three ways to eliminate your e-mail overload: Media: www.csmonitor.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2011/0317/E-mail-overload-Three-ways-to-tame-your-in-box/Check-your-in-box-five-times-a-day-or-less
- [Breaking E-ddiction To Boost Productivity](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/breaking-e-ddiction-boost-productivity/) - Inboxes are out of control. With over 294 billion emails sent every single day, it’s become extremely difficult and stressful for most workers to keep up. The average employee now spends 25 percent of their day dealing with email related tasks. It’s time for everyone to take a stand and break their e-ddiction to email…
- [It’s time to deal with that overflowing inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/time-deal-overflowing-inbox/) - Your overflowing e-mail inbox is making you less productive and it may be time to do something about it. Learn the 12 tips to managing your inbox. Media: today.msnbc.msn.com Author: Eve Tahmincioglu Link: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41135478/ns/business-careers/
- [The 4th Annual “Clean Out Your Inbox Week” Approaches](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/4th-annual-clean-inbox-week-approaches/) - Join Marsha from January 24-28, 2011, as provides daily tips for businesses to take control of their email, regain lost time and profits, and bring the overload of emails that clog employees’ inboxes down to zero. Media: EchannelNEWS and eCNTV Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://www.e-channelnews.com/ec_storydetail.php?ref=422701
- [Bosses urged to give workers e-mail-free holiday](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/bosses-urged-give-workers-e-mail-free-holiday/) - Bosses can lower holiday stress by giving the gift of no email on the holiday... Media: Reading Eagle Author: Darrin Youker Link: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=274347
- [Has Technology Turned Your Life Inbox-Out?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/technology-turned-life-inbox/) - Technology is zooming. Email is instantaneous. Information is exploding. Stop the world, I need to get off! Or at least turn it off… Media: www.wemagazineforwomen.com Author: Heidi Richards Link: http://wemagazineforwomen.com/has-technology-turned-your-life-inbox-out/
- [Execs Carry Some Responsibility for Data Deluge — or at Least Their Response to It](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/execs-carry-responsibility-data-deluge-least-response/) - Business executives feel overwhelmed by increasing amounts of data. Not surprising and there is a way to deal with these frequent interruptions. Media: www.itbusinessedge.com Author: Ann All Link: http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/all/execs-carry-some-responsibility-for-data-deluge--or-at-least-their-response-to-it/?cs=44234
- [How to be a black belt with your BlackBerry](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/black-belt-blackberry/) - People too often feel as though the BlackBerry is taking over their lives, so it’s important to make the technology work for you instead of the other way around. Media: www.fcw.com Author: John Zyskowski Link: http://fcw.com/articles/2010/10/25/feat-blackberry-tips.aspx
- [Happy Information Overload Day!](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/happy-information-overload-day/) - Technology and efficiency experts are urging people to take stock of how an increasing flood of digital data is slowing down their personal and professional lives. Media: http://edition.cnn.com/ Author: Doug Gross Link: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/web/10/20/information.overload.day/
- [Info overload? How to ‘detox the inbox’](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/info-overload-detox-inbox/) - Having trouble controlling your inbox? Here's your chance to do something about it. Wednesday, Oct. 20 is Information Overload Awareness Day. Read the article to uncover interesting facts and statistics. Media: finance-commerce.com Author: F&C Staff Link: http://finance-commerce.com/2010/10/info-overload-how-to-%E2%80%98detox-the-inbox/
- [Make sure you run technology, instead of it running you](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/make-sure-run-technology-instead-running/) - Do you use technology as a tool or are you controlled by it? Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to avoid letting technologies, like email and others, become more than just a tool you use. Media: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com Author: Jim Blasingame Link: http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-interviewee/marsha-egan-100413
- [Take a vacation: Why nurse leaders need time off](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/take-vacation-nurse-leaders-need-time-off/) - You’re more likely to get burned if you don’t spend some time outside the hospital walls this summer. Burnout is a leading downfall for many busy nurse managers, but here’s one way to prevent it. Media: www.ezines.hcpro.com/publications Author: Nurse Manager Weekly/HCPro Link: http://ezines.hcpro.com/publication/archives/08132010_868.html
- [10 Tips To Take Control Of Your Inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/10-tips-take-control-inbox/) - Email is a major time-suck for people in most workplaces, whether they realize it or not. Ready for a change? With one major cleanup and a few new habits, you’ll be well on your way to a shiny new inbox and better productivity. Media: www.businessinsider.com Author: Bianca Male Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-take-control-of-your-email-2010-8
- [The two most motivational words in the English language](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/two-motivational-words-english-language/) - Want to know the two most motivational words in the English language? Here they are: "thank" and "you". Thank you. THANK YOU. Media: www.outlookpower.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://outlookpower.com/article/the-two-most-motivational-words-in-the-english-language/
- [An Interview with Marsha Egan - Inbox Detox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/interview-marsha-egan-inbox-detox/) - Ian Griffin sat down with Marsha and asked her the details about what she tells audiences about the steps to free up and time and attention from email. Click on the link to hear the podcast. Media: www.exec-comms.com/blog/ Author: Ian Griffin Link: http://www.exec-comms.com/blog/2010/07/23/interview-marsha-egan-inbox-detox/
- [The Outlook Calendar Culture](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/outlook-calendar-culture/) - Zapping out a quick email to ask a seemingly innocuous question may seem like the simplest way to arrange a meeting, but it actually pulls us into a tiresome "reply all" chain that clutters our inboxes and adds frustration where it isn't needed. There is a solution to eliminate this process! Media: Outlookpower.com Author: Marsha Egan Link:
- [Sending emails after midnight? Don't even think about it!](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/sending-emails-midnight-dont-even-think/) - Some corporate email senders may think they impress their bosses, peers or subordinates by sending emails in the middle of the night. The truth is, while occasional 3:00am emails may be "forgiven," repeated early morning emails will not be. Oh, not convinced? Read on. Media: Outlookpower.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://outlookpower.com/article/sending-emails-after-midnight-dont-even-think-about-it/
- [The immediate email response: friend or foe?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/immediate-email-response-friend-foe/) - Do you respond immediately to emails you receive? I mean...immediately? Media: Outlookpower.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://outlookpower.com/article/the-immediate-email-response-friend-or-foe/
- [Break BlackBerry addiction on your summer escape](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/break-blackberry-addiction-summer-escape/) - According to a study by Expedia.com, 30% of working Americans say they stress about work while they are on vacation. To that, I say: Really, that’s all? Because of layoffs and other pressures in the workplace, it’s easy to see why employees are reluctant to be out of touch. Media: travel.latimes.com Author: Chris Erskine Link: http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/break-blackberry-add-7142/
- [Achieve "Remarkability"](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/achieve-remarkability/) - In the era of social media and instant communication, generating buzz about your meeting is more important than ever. But what does that mean? Media: www.smartmeetings.com Author: Al Rickard Link: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/bbm/sm_201004/index.php?startid=18#/24
- [Telephone or Email? Pick ONE](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/telephone-email-pick-one/) - Multitasking is a myth, and as much as we'd like to, we can't do two things well at once. Especially talking on the phone and managing email. Media: Outlookpower.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: http://outlookpower.com/article/telephone-or-email-pick-one/
- [Put Your Inbox on Detox Plan](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/put-inbox-detox-plan/) - E-mail is a marvelous time saver. It makes message distribution a breeze. It saves trees. It also can be a spam-filled time waster. And it's led to many a workplace downfall for injudicious use. Still, the medium is here and well-nigh indispensable. But it needs to be managed. Media: Chicagotribune.com Author: McClatchy/Tribune News Link: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-02-09/news/1002080351_1_e-mail-detox-message
- [Does Your Office Keep You From Getting Work Done?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/office-keep-getting-work-done/) - The email constantly pings, the fluorescent lights are blinding, the parade of meetings never ends, and the flow of drive-by chats with co-workers continues all day long; then there's your boss, who seems to want you to spend more time updating him on your work than actually getting it done. Media: AOL - Jobs Author: Gwen Parkes
- [It's "Clean Out Your Inbox Week"](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/clean-inbox-week-2/) - "This morning when I saw a press release in my inbox declaring January 25 - 29 the third annual "Clean Out Your Inbox Week", I knew it was meant for me. What about you?" Media: PC World and ComputerWorld Inc. Author: Valerie Potter Link: http://blogs.computerworld.com/15472/its_clean_out_your_inbox_week#comment
- [Workzone: Don't Let That E-mail Dominate You](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/workzone-dont-let-e-mail-dominate/) - Countless people begin a new year with resolutions to lose a few pounds. But perhaps even more people could boost their productivity, and consequently their self-esteem, by losing a few hundred e-mails. Media: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Author: Elwin Green Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10025/1030373-407.stm
- [You've Got Too Much Mail](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/youve-got-much-mail/) - Just ignore that ding. And that one. And all the others trying to get you to stop a project and check your e-mail. Read the Central Valley Business Times to regain control over your e-mail. Media: Central Valley Business Times Author: Link: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=14094
- [ABC Nightly News](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/abc-nightly-news/) - Dan Harris features Marsha Egan and e-mail e-ddiction. Media: TV Author: Dan Harris and Charles Gibson Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Ap2dy0_HM
- [Help for e-mailaholics in the grip of their inbox](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/help-e-mailaholics-grip-inbox/) - Great article in the UK's Daily Mail Media: Newspaper: The Daily Mail Author: Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-437438/Help-e-mailaholics-grip-inbox.html
- [The E-Mail Addict-Stop using, start living](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/e-mail-addict-stop-using-start-living/) - Michael Agger quotes Marsha in his article, The E-Mail Addict-Stop using, start living Media: Slate.com Author: Michael Agger Link: http://www.slate.com/id/2165452/
- [Fridays Go to Email Free](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/fridays-go-email-free/) - Egan is quoted on the front page of USA Today in this article. Media: USA Today Author: Michele Kessler Link: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2007-10-04-no-email_N.htm
- [Are You Addicted to Email?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/are-you-addicted-to-email/) - Dan Harris features Marsha Egan on ABC Nightly News Media: ABC TV World News Tonight with Charles Gibson Author: Dan Harris Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__Ap2dy0_HM
- [Businesses should Have a Texting While Driving Policy](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/businesses-texting-driving-policy/) - Business Week Online Tip from Marsha Egan recommending businesses to have a Texting While Driving policy. Media: Business Week Online Author: Link: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/tips/archives/2009/09/to_avoid_liabil.html
- [Finding Balance Abroad](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/finding-balance-abroad/) - Ex Pats have unique challenges with finding balance. Marsha Egan was interviewed for an quoted in this article. Media: HR Executive Magazine Author: Julie Cook Ramirez Link: http://www.hreonline.com/HRE/story.jsp?storyId=237918481
- [E-ddicted to e-mail? Tips for fighting disempowering e-mail habits](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/e-ddicted-to-email/) - Is your email controlling you? Learn the tactics to take back control of your emails. Media: IT World Canada Author: Kathleen Lau Link: http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/e-ddicted-to-e-mail-tips-for-fighting-disempowering-e-mail-habits/100993
- [Clean Out Your Inbox Week](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/clean-inbox-week/) - Mike Shaffner blogged about Egan's annual Clean Out Your Inbox Week. Media: Blog: Beyond Blinking Lights and Acronyms Author: Mike Shaffner Link: http://mikeschaffner.typepad.com/michael_schaffner/2008/01/clean-out-your.html
- [Business Email: Manage it or Watch Your Profits Slip Away](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/business-email-manage-watch-profits-slip-away/) - Email misuse is sapping millions from businesses, read how and why… Media: SmallBizzTechnology.com Author: Marsha Egan Link: read how and why...
- [Addicted to e-mail?](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/addicted-e-mail/) - Central Valley Business Times interviewed Egan on her 12 Steps to Curing their E-mail Addiction. Media: Central Valley Business Times Author: Link: view the article or listen to the podcast
- [Bulldog Reporter's PR Campaign of the Week](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/bulldog-reporters-pr-campaign-week/) - Egan's PR Campaign was lauded as a huge success, and selected as the PR Campaign of the Week. Media: Bulldog Reporter Author: Link: http://www.ictusinitiative.com/bulldog_april_07.html
- [Coaching for a better life](https://www.marshaegan.com/news/coaching-better-life/) - Marsha Egan featured in a cover story on coaching Media: The Reading Eagle – Times Author: Carol Simpson Link: /media/media-appearances/coaching-better-life/

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She tackles the process of taking control of your inbox in her new book, Inbox Detox and the Habit of E-mail Excellence (Acanthus Publishing, 2009).Books on how to increase your workplace productivity are a dime a dozen, but none of them deal with email mismanagement as a HABIT that can be broken. Inbox Detox goes deeper, highlighting the point that email misuse is a bad habit that can only be fixed by undergoing a series of steps to establish a pattern of good email behavior. The book provides readers with practical, hands-on solutions for how they can tame their inboxes, showing them how to regain real, measurable productive time – fast.In Inbox Detox, Egan walks readers through first recognizing that unproductive email habits, while easy to spot, can be challenging to change. The key to the process is for them to recognize the habits that are sapping their productivity and rework their approach to technology, starting with identifying the problem. The book includes diagnostic quizzes that allow the reader to gauge how well they deal with both incoming and outgoing email and then offers a 12-step solution for how to “cure” the habit. The second part of the book outlines the healthy email practices the reader should aim for, from green email habits to career-enhancing etiquette. 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