Who Knew Remote Managing Was So Complex?

Me: Seriously? Again? Better Me: Yes. You have to talk with them again. Me: Why? Better Me: Because. You’re the boss. Me: But I’m really busy. Can’t you see that? I’m freakin’ drowning over here! Better Me: Do you really want to have that conversation now? Me: Fine. I’ll start the call. You are reallyContinue reading Who Knew Remote Managing Was So Complex?

Who Knew Video-conferencing Was So Complex?

Oh, man. I’m late! How can it be 8:20 already? And who schedules these “meetings” so early? Ugh. All right, let’s do this. Brush teeth, crank out a K-cup, fire up computer, log in to VC. Whew. 8:29. Made it on time. I am the master of time management. Aaaaw yeah. Wait, what the what?Continue reading Who Knew Video-conferencing Was So Complex?

Delegation by Design

In today’s super-fast, on-the-go, 5G world, we barely find the time to do what needs to be done, let alone what we WANT to get done. We’re just too busy with work, family, friends, pets, etc. The boss wants this, the spouse needs that, and the pets need watering and the plants need to go…noContinue reading Delegation by Design

Make Your Network Work for You

Right now you may be exercising your “social distancing” and that is the right thing to do. Work from home if you can, stay indoors if you must, but keep in touch with your network if you care. It’s a great time to reconnect with old friends, previous coworkers, and anyone else you haven’t seenContinue reading Make Your Network Work for You

Are You a Renter or an Owner?

Today we are going to address your level of personal accountability. You know, that word that typically conjures a feeling of guilt, shame, or embarrassment. Many of us, when we hear the word accountability think, “Oh boy, I’m in trouble.” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t treat accountability like it’s a badContinue reading Are You a Renter or an Owner?