Do You Play “Gotcha?” Well… DON’T!
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.
View ArticleNo Problem? That’s 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 … Continue reading No Problem? That’s a Problem
View ArticleMake Meetings a 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 … Continue reading...
View ArticleBut, But, But, But, But… NO BUTS!
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 … Continue reading But, But, But, But, But…...
View ArticleUse 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 … Continue reading Use a Stamp
View ArticleTips on Dealing with Gossip, Rumors, and Workplace Toxicity
We’ve all seen it. Perhaps we’ve even done it. It hurts. It hurts the busybody. It hurts the department. It hurts the organization.The destructive effects of gossip and grapevine rumors … Continue...
View ArticleThe 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 … Continue reading The Cost of Avoiding...
View ArticleMaking Old Phone Numbers Work
Today’s “Monday Motivator” is an easy one. Call an old friend. Well, he or she doesn’t have to be “old.” Just someone you haven’t spoken with in over a year. … Continue reading Making Old Phone Numbers...
View ArticleSay NO to the One Hour Meeting!
We all fall into that trap. The one hour meeting. We schedule it in our calendars. We go. Then we either compress 90 minutes of material into that hour, or … Continue reading Say NO to the One Hour...
View ArticleEmail the Boss!
Today’s Monday Motivator is an email challenge. Email someone’s boss. OK, maybe you think I’m crazy, but hang with me… Here’s your challenge: Look back on the past few days … Continue reading Email the...
View Article10 Strategies You Can Use to Build Relationships
Last week, we had a lively Coaching at The Corner discussion about things you can do to build even better business relationships. Unless you’re a hermit with no social interaction, … Continue reading...
View ArticleSeven Networking Tips for People Who Don’t LOVE Networking
At last week’s Coaching at The Corner, we had a lively discussion about networking and how to make it less intimidating and more enjoyable. Yes. It can even be enjoyable! … Continue reading Seven...
View ArticleHow to Give Caring Feedback
It is always dicey to have to feel like you need to give feedback or constructive criticism. This was an energized discussion that we had at last week’s Coaching at … Continue reading How to Give...
View ArticleMonday’s Motivator: How About a Link?
Here’s your Monday Motivator – connect two people. Be the “connector.” Think of two people who will benefit from knowing each other and/or working together, and connect them. This is … Continue reading...
View ArticleThe 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. … Continue reading The Two...
View ArticleTen 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 … Continue reading Ten Ways to Show...
View ArticleHandwritten 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...
View ArticleMonday 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 … Continue reading Monday Motivator:...
View ArticleWhen 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 … Continue reading...
View ArticleGreat 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.
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