Heather’s boss called me and asked if I could help her with what he considered a career-limiting attribute, she was an introvert. When I asked him to describe Heather’s introverted behavior he responded, “She listens quite a bit in meetings and usually only speaks up once or twice. She also can hibernate in
When I ask clients what they need to improve on at work I nearly always get the same three answers. 1. Be a Better Presenter 2. Learn How To Communicate More Effectively 3. Be Better at Accepting Change Let’s tackle number 1 and let me share the top 3 ways to become an engaging
In 2002 following a divorce, Randall Colvin was looking for a new life partner. A friend suggested he conduct his search online at Match.com. Browsing through the profiles of potential women he finds a woman who looks so glamorous she seems to have popped off a movie set. He is anything but interested as this
Recently I wrote an article on why to be lazy in 2016 and how it will assist you with becoming more successful and happy. Readers loved it and the response was overwhelming because someone had finally given permission to take a few hours out of the week to relax and regroup! No more guilt for
It’s a New Year and I hope you are geared up for a phenomenal 2016. At the beginning of each year I notice magazine covers have new ways to lose those unwanted pounds, and every website and news station is providing “advice” on how to be successful this year and set the right goals. I’m
In nearly every company I work with I hear chatter about the need for employees to have mentors. Fortune 100 companies spend big money on matching new employees, high potential leaders and executives with the right mentors. While I believe mentoring can be a great way to engage employees and help them develop, if you
The Holiday’s are quickly approaching and I hope this post finds you ready for the Holiday Season. Be sure to rest, relax and enjoy this special time of year. Be on the lookout for service opportunities for those less fortunate than you, you never know the outcome of your kind actions. Read below. Chippenham George
The moment I picked up the phone, I could tell Stephanie was having one of those days. “I applied for a position in a different department and I have heard horror stories about the boss,” she said. “I don’t know if the promotion is worth dealing with this crazy man, but it is a great
It happened to your neighbor, your sister and one of your good friends. It happened right after they bought the new car or took that expensive beach vacation. The announcement that the company they work for was merging with another or was being bought out. This trend of mergers and acquisitions is becoming the norm
I have always wished I were smart. In third grade I took the test to see if I was intelligent enough to be “accepted” into the accelerated class, the smart kid class that meets right after lunch recess and only one or two kids from each class gets to go. Each day after lunch I
