A fish in water doesn’t know its water…*
The other day, I caught myself saying; “If I can do it, anybody can do it.” That may or may […]
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Wildflowers or Weeds
If your life has become root-bound and you have stopped growing, it is time to re-pot. ~Lucy MacDonald~ Your […]
The 3 Rs
Most of us might remember the three Rs as reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. In business, its, relationships, relationships, relationships…. I […]
No Way… Know How…
I was completely distracted last week, my local broadband provider decided I had cancelled my account… I had not. There […]
A K.I.S.S. to Remember
For the past 3 days, I have been trying to pick out a paint color for the bedroom. In the […]
Are You Holding On To Letting Go
Have you ever had a disagreement with someone and even after a resolution came you had a hard time letting […]
Success with Holiday Stress
Love the holidays, but hate those family gatherings? It’s that time of year again, but amidst your well-wishes and season’s […]
Three Tips to Maintain Your Cool During Conflict + Defuse Conflict in the Workplace
Understanding the unconscious messages you send and how they harm or enhance your part in conflict can determine your career future. On April 24th, join Sharon Sayler, MBA, CEC, behavioral communications expert and founder of Competitive Edge Communications for more information on defusing workplace conflict through what you say and how you say it, join our webinar: Courage under Fire: How to Defuse Conflict in the Workplace presented on April 24.
How to have a perfect holiday
What the heck is perfect anyway? Is it the Norman Rockwell vision of everyone sitting ’round the table with a Martha Stewart turkey? I don’t think I could get that color on a turkey even if I spray-painted it.
And who invented brussels sprouts anyway?
How To Say “No” With Ease – Part Two
Rule #2: Size of Ask x Time = # of Yes(es) possible…
Size of Ask: Those experts in “pester power” have “center-of-the-universe’itis” and they most often think they are being perfectly reasonable in asking just one more favor of you.
Time: How often have you heard “It will only take a minute…” and learned that…..