Communication
When Has It Been Too Long To Reconnect?
It’s the time of the year for back-to-school chaos. My friends, who are not from the Northeast, have already been back for a while – but we don’t start up until after Labor
Never Eat Alone.
Yes, I am referencing Keith Ferrazi’s book (he is on my mind since we both just spoke at the same conference!). Never Eat Alone is about using the things you
Want A Better Relationship With Your Boss?
Last week I talked about how to be a better boss. We may be someone’s boss, but for most of us, we are also the employee. At the end of the
How Well Do You Accept Feedback?
I have always disliked the phrase ‘constructive criticism’. It never sat right with me. I always thought it just seemed like a way to make yourself feel better about picking on me
How To Get The Respect You Deserve
This email from a reader really got me fired up: “I have a work issue that I am hoping you can help with. My boss is extremely disrespectful towards me and
Success Shortie: How To Get The Information You Need
When you are giving an assignment, you are rarely given all the information you need. If someone is delegating a task to you, the simple fact is that they are busy. Because of that, a
Success Shortie: When You Shouldn’t Say “I Agree”
In a past blog post, I shared a Success Shortie on how to disagree diplomatically. I talked about two commonly used and often destructive strategies for disagreeing with someone in a
Success Shortie: How To Disagree Diplomatically
Opinions are good! So are differences in opinion. Different opinions broaden our perspective and enable us to look at things from a new angle. Reaping the rewards of inclusive problem solving
How To Get The Answer You Want
How do you feel about airline change fees? Not a fan? Honestly, if someone is trying to change their flight for any reason, they are likely already having a bad day.