communication

Do you discuss? share? converse?

Think of the times you want to meet with one of your staff, direct reports or friend and talk about something that may not come too easy to either of you. How do you approach them? I need to discuss … Continue reading

Always … for quite some time

Watching the news last night, I heard a very interesting line from the newscaster: “…There has always been problems for quite some time now …” Huh?  It isn’t what he said, it’s what he meant to say

Decision makes have become ‘deer’

Mentoring and faciliting executives is vastly different than having middle managers or new supervisors in the class.  I spend more time with the higher executives digging deep into the far-reaching consequences and implications of average people skills [emotional intelligence].  New supervisors … Continue reading

Allied Pilots Association vs. American Airlines

In a recent article in the Dallas Business Journal, it appears the Allied Pilots Association, the union for American Airlines pilots, has taken offense to American Airlines ‘counseling session with dispatchers’ regarding fuel requirements calculations. The union believes that AA … Continue reading

Quick Communique

This week’s “Points to Ponder” brought in many comments.  I’ve included several here:  That is a nice thought to share!  Thank you for all that you do and all that you are!  YOU are amazing! …and to you, too:  Thanks! … Continue reading