perspective

What You See Does Not Currently Exist

June 18, 2013 By admin

According to the History Channel’s program “The Universe – Light Speed” …. Laura Danly, Griffith Park Observatory Curator in LA: Because it takes time to travel, we’re able to look back in time, the further out we look in distance, … Continue reading →

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Oil and Water People in the Office

June 13, 2013 By shari2008

Are members of your staff like oil and water – not mixing well enough to become a team? As a manager, you’ve seen the stress involved, and are not immune to their feelings as well as the pressure from your … Continue reading →

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Gaining Rapport by Asking Questions

June 12, 2013 By shari2008

Questions are your most powerful tool in gaining rapport. Questions give you control of the conversation and help steer the direction of the conversation. As a presenter, questions can help you improve your presentation. As a boss, they can let … Continue reading →

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High Priority Emails … are they?

March 26, 2013 By admin

For hours today I was at my computer trying feverishly to clear out my inbox. Some of my ‘unread’ emails I had already taken care of [thank goodness, although there were not nearly enough of those], some had to be … Continue reading →

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Whose Eyes Are You Using?

April 12, 2012 By admin

As I was watching my two dogs … a 58 lb. 10-year-old basenji-shepherd-touch-of-lab that is not very assertive. and a 40 lb. 2.5-year-old female corgi-terrier mix. I thought about how well they get along now … and how it was … Continue reading →

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Smile your way through stress

February 28, 2012 By shari2008

Think of one specific word that makes you smile — remember to say aloud that word when you feel tension and stress rising in your body.

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Defenses rising ….

February 21, 2012 By shari2008

Next time you feel your defenses rising, ask yourself “why?”,then “which means?” & end with “how does that make me feel?”. Honesty is key!

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Do you allow others …

February 17, 2012 By shari2008

Do you allow others to influence your decisions by limiting your understanding of conflict source, or ultimate outcome?

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Sarcasm or Intentionally Forcing Happiness?

November 16, 2011 By admin

Remember this scene from “The Sound of Music” … It’s Maria’s [Julie Andrews] first evening dinner with the Captain and the children. Earlier that day the children placed a frog in her dress pocket. Instead of chastising them, she took … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Memory Bank

November 9, 2011 By admin

How many times have you been dissatisfied with an outcome, only to have someone else present a totally different perspective? Would you be able to maintain the optimism that this gentleman did under his circumstance? A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and … Continue reading →

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