Category: Management
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Waiting for the Perfect Moment? It just passed.
What are you waiting for? Just Do It! Let’s face it, Nike has probably the best tagline of all time. And yet, so many of us just don’t do it. We wait, and ponder, and research, and on and on and on. Look, the bottom line is: If you want to get stuff done, you’ve…
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So You Think You’re a Good Listener
Most of us think we are pretty good listeners. Some of us know we have some work to do in that area. While a few of us actually are really good listeners. But what does it mean to be a good listener? Does it mean being an active listener? You know, remaining silent while the…
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Focus on People, Not Productivity
7:00am. Get up. Get showered. Get breakfast. Get coffee. Yes, all the coffee. 8:00am. Commute. Ugh. 9:00am. Hello, old friend. (My workspace…at the office.) 9:02am. This is kinda weird. Everyone is so quiet. Tina and Yvette aren’t hugging and chatting. Carol and Frank aren’t sharing weekend stories. I thought people would be happy to finally…
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Your Personal Effectiveness Program (Part 3 – Tame Your Inbox)
Today you continue your journey to improve your Personal Effectiveness by tackling that out-of control email inbox. Yeah, it’s out of control, and you know it. But you can’t quite figure out how to tame it. Before we get started, understand one thing: you’re worth more than the email that comes your way. So why…
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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 really…