The expression “Thinking Outside The Box,” has become a catch phrase in our busy world. Innovation and creativity generally comes from taking a different perspective, perhaps even going against the norm. The other end of the spectrum would be finding yourself in a rut, always doing or thinking in the same way. You may have [...]
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” ~ Stephen Covey Communication is the core of business and interpersonal relationships. Most people want positive interactions with others whether in business or their personal life. Some times the things you say or do contribute to the conversation going awry and lead to negative outcomes. The following [...]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed by all your responsibilities and obligations? You work full time, have a long commute to the office, have children and a partner, parents who are beginning to have health problems and volunteer commitments. Feeling stretched to the breaking point, your mood and health might be negatively impacted. Although [...]
Are you the type of person who looks after everyone else and puts your needs at the bottom of the list? How many times have you said “Oh, I don’t have time to do that for myself, I have too many other things to do? Recently I overheard a conversation between a manager and an [...]
Changing habits is hard work. It has been said that it requires 21 times of doing something in order to make it a habit. Here are some ways to figure out how to turn unhelpful habits into positives. 1. Never Feeling Good Enough – Are you constantly evaluating everything you do and generally finding fault. [...]
Peter had a colleague who complained about everything that was happening at work. He disagreed with any suggestion or new initiative that came down the pipeline. His negative attitude and comments infected the work environment, creating an atmosphere of tension and exhaustion. Does this sound familiar to you? Have you ever encountered someone whose toxicity [...]
Leadership is defined as the capacity or ability to guide others to accomplish an objective. To provide leadership, one needs to be a leader. The following is a quote that captures the essence of a great leader: The six most important words: “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words: “You did [...]