I’m making it simple these days – one rule to follow. Are you above or below the line? What’s the line? The line is the division between positive and negative. Above the line is about learning, being open to new ideas, generating energy, listening, taking time and effort to communicate better, giving people the benefit […]
I have clients who are angry, disappointed, frustrated, and a host of other negative emotions. They seem to think that things won’t get better and, in a way, perpetuate the condition, including fanning the ‘flames’ of employee malaise. I want them to be able to use the energy, but not spread negativity, so my invitation […]
In the past I’ve been one of those ‘tough interviews’, testing and setting up challenges to see if applicants are detail oriented or if they’re able to handle a ‘curve ball’ in the interview like ‘You say you can think on your feet; tell me a joke’. I even had the ‘shakeout interview’ position (Why […]
This is a big topic so I’m going to limit it to one aspect: the people around you. Are you getting what you want from the people around you? Always, sometimes, never? Well, before you look to them, look to you. Are you seeing what’s ‘present’ with them, or what’s ‘missing’ in them? Do you […]
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