Have you ever thought about the power of intention? And how it can have a sweeping effect on your current life? You have to create the intention that you really want, not the intention that is driving you crazy. For … Continue reading
The Credit or the Outcome
Before you even get to the actual meeting, you have to ask the person to meet with you. So how do you do this? Asking for the meeting, yes ASKING, not telling, is as important as setting the ground rules … Continue reading
Claiming another’s ideas….
My brother, Norm, called to ask my professional coaching opinion on how he should handle a work situation: “One of the guys I work with presented one of my ideas, but did not give me credit for the idea. I … Continue reading
I did not lie to the Sister Mary ….
My membership for a particular organization was due to expire. I thanked them for their friendly reminder email, telling them I was not sure of the exact date that my membership would be up. Their response was: Our records show that … Continue reading
Feedback, Criticism or Rejection?
Sally, a client, recently told me that she received some feedback on her behaviors that was presented as ‘constructive criticism’. “Shari it was not constructive at all. they were flat-out rejecting how I handled a meeting. There was nothing constructive … Continue reading
Certainty or Accuracy: Comment
From one of my Quick Communique: Points to Ponder newsletter: So many people come from a position of certainty.. when it’s really personal opinion, their perception of what they saw or heard. They can be sure.. but without accuracy or … Continue reading
Keep employees productive in uncertain times
In a recent Business Journal, an HR consulting firm assures executives that their staff are not working harder, thankful they still have a paycheck. If telling your team members how much you appreciate them, how valuable they are to the company, and … Continue reading