We look to tools and techniques to help us manage time. And they can, to a certain extent. They only work to the degree that we take a disciplined approach to their application. The effectiveness of any time management tool is squarely in our hands. To manage our time more effectively, we have to improve the way we manage […]
Read More →“Your attitude will determine your altitude.” Famous words of the late, great trainer Zig Ziglar. They ring true, no matter where you are in the organizational hierarchy. From part-timer, to entry level to CEO, it matters how you show up. In many cases, attitude is more important than intellect or education. If it comes down to a choice between […]
Read More →In a 2018 blog post, author Frank Sonnenberg shared 15 phrases that communicate a bad attitude. Here are a few. If you catch yourself about to say any of them, stop, take a deep breath and find another way to communicate your message. “They don’t pay me enough to do this.” “I’ve always done it this way.” […]
Read More →Do you find it difficult to sit down and work through big projects? It can be hard to get into and stay in the zone — or as Emotional Intelligence expert Daniel Goleman calls it, the Flow? Here are Productivity and Leadership Coach Ellen Faye’s five ways to get into and stay in your flow. Clearly define […]
Read More →During the Q&A, a participant said, “I’m always running late, and I don’t know why. I try to be on time, but it seems like I never am.” Then, she asked, “Why is that?” BIG question…profound question.
The answer appears to be obvious: plan better. Agreed?! Valid perspective; one that probably applies to many of us. But, this answer only scratches the surface. There’s more to uncover.
Read More →Mistakes. We all make them. What’s important is how we deal with them so that our errors don’t become our undoing. New York Times Better Living Columnist Tim Herrera has some tips for moving beyond big and little gaffes. He recommends being honest with yourself. Acknowledge that it was indeed a mistake. Accept it, but don’t let it define you […]
Read More →Robert Collier, one of America’s original success authors, said, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” While that’s a message I communicate often via Office Talk, it bears repeating. It’s good to remind ourselves that we can’t do it all at once. We may not be able to see all the […]
Read More →I don’t know a soul without bias of some kind. Even the best intentioned among us harbor some degree of conscious or unconscious bias. It impacts workplace productivity and, as we’re reminded — seemingly daily — it determines the level of peace in our communities. In the workplace, and in every part of life, […]
Read More →Whether I’m watching Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Nick Foles, Bryce Harper or Joel Embiid, I notice how they do what they do — the mechanical and mental aspects of their performance. An important lesson — one many of us can learn from — is the resilience of those at the top of […]
Read More →In a recent Forbes.com article, Travis Bradberry listed and explained 13 powerful psychological forces that make us do bad things. This list can help us become more self-aware and it may also help us better understand the people around us. Those with whom we live, work and play. First, the winner-take-all competition— something our society encourages, but it […]
Read More →Good self-awareness includes knowing how invisible, powerful forces can lead to making bad, unethical choices. Forbes.com contributor Travis Bradberry recently shared some of these outside-of-our-awareness influences and how they can affect us. The compensation effect. Using good deeds to justify bad ones. If people perform the acts of a good person, they might feel justified in sometimes behaving […]
Read More →Imposter Syndrome — that feeling that you don’t belong or aren’t qualified – is heightened for women and people of color. The New York Times’ Working Women’s Handbook says it disproportionately affects anyone who feels the pressure of accomplishing “firsts.” The handbook offers four ways to combat Imposter Syndrome. Make a list of 10 things that show […]
Read More →Former First Lady Michelle Obama is quoted as saying, “Eventually, I just got tired of always worrying what everyone else thought of me. So, I decided not to listen.” She stopped reacting to the real or perceived opinions of others. She achieved something most women haven’t. Over eons, women have been conditioned to see and present […]
Read More →Your thoughts can make or break you. What you think affects how you feel. Together, thoughts and feelings shape your life because they influence your behavior and determine what you see as possible. The process you use to identify or recognize opportunities becomes a closed loop – life-defining and self-reinforcing. Your imagination becomes more and more […]
Read More →A standard question asked in job interviews is “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” How you answer that question can reveal more than what may appear on the surface. Answering the strengths part is often easy. You likely have a good sense of what you do well and can express it positively. But when explaining your weaknesses, rather […]
Read More →A study at the University of Basel in Switzerland suggests that if you set attainable goals, you’ll experience more satisfaction. The findings imply that setting goals that you believe you can achieve will make you feel more in control, which will lead to greater well-being. As you and I know from experience, setting attainable goals is […]
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Read More →Many think procrastination comes from laziness or poor time management. But a recent New York Times article lays the blame on the negative emotions we associate with the thing we’re putting off. Here are two ways experts say we can get to that thing we’re avoiding. Brown University’s Dr. Judson Brewer says you must first tackle the risk/ […]
Read More →Procrastination can be a challenge. Most of us have something we tend to hate doing and, therefore, put off. In a recent New York Timesarticle, Charlotte Lieberman shared insight from several experts on the subject. They surmised that procrastination is not a matter of poor time management or laziness. Its roots are emotional. Members of the Procrastination Research Group […]
Read More →How would you like to start the New Year with free access to a coach who can help you break through to the next level? That’s what I’m offering you today. I’ve created a space on the homepage of my website, tmgspeaks.com called, Ask Teressa. It’s a place where you can seek answers to challenges you’re facing. But […]
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