For meeting leaders, it can be challenging to consistently make regular, standing meetings interesting and relevant. If you’re the meeting leader, you might feel obligated to set the agenda and come prepared with all the answers. If you do, you will suck the life out of the meeting and lull participants to sleep. Here’s a way to increase […]
Read More →Do you suspect that your staff meeting is losing its value? Are people coming late and leaving early? Are they interacting with their technology or having side conversations? Do discussions wander aimlessly? Is it hard to get active participation in conversations? If you answered, “Yes,” to any of these questions, you need to hit the refresh button. Here are three things […]
Read More →Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs teaches us that a sense of belonging is central. Given that basic human need, it’s not surprising that those who feel threatened by social and economic changes, like outsiders who are no longer central, are speaking out more and more. When people feel ignored or undervalued, several things can happen. They might turn […]
Read More →Walking away from technology is becoming increasingly difficult. Yet, results from recent studies by universities in the UK and New Zealand say people feel more engaged with others, and their surroundings, when they’re tech-free. But, going tech-free involves an emotional journey. So, instead of going cold turkey, experiment for a brief period before vacation to see […]
Read More →A new study released by universities in the UK and New Zealand looked at the pros and cons of a digital detox while traveling. While there were some cons, the pros won the day. Here’s more… Although some travelers who disconnected experienced anxiety when they weren’t able to e-communicate or access navigation apps, the vast majority of […]
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 →For many women, saying “no” leads to feeling guilty. New York Times contributor, Jessica Bennett, says always being expected to say yes is not a figment of their imagination. Research shows that when a woman says no, it is perceived differently than when a man does the same. Bennett cites research from Rice University that […]
Read More →According to New York Times contributor Jessica Bennett, research shows that it’s hard for women to say no at work, which in turn, takes time away from tasks that increase their visibility. But two groups of women are addressing this problem. “The No Club” was founded by a professor at NYU who noticed that women would […]
Read More →If you’ve become the ear for an office complainer, you might want to turn the volume up for this advice from CNN’s Kathryn Vasel. Here are four tips she offers that may help you manage this type of co-worker. Look for a pattern. Why are they complaining? Do they complain at the same time every day, about […]
Read More →It’s hard to argue with the importance of getting enough sleep. There are so many reasons we should get the amount of sleep mind and body require. How much sleep differs person to person. But you know when you haven’t had enough. In addition to sleep contributing to good health, overall, sleep is important for learning new information. So says a study […]
Read More →Do you struggle with asking for help? Sometimes we believe — incorrectly — that we should have all the answers. Or that asking for help is a sign that we are weak or ineffective. In both cases, just the opposite is true. Asking for help is natural, normal and, often times, just what your situation warrants. The next time […]
Read More →Companies hyper-focused on the employee experience are making over their HR departments to increase engagement, retention and productivity. Even if your company doesn’t have titles like the ones Forbes.com recently reported on, this approach will likely filter into the way you do business in the future. The Chief Employee Experience Officer or Director of Employee Experience […]
Read More →As businesses turn even more attention to improving the employee experience, Forbes.com reports new HR jobs and titles are cropping up. If you haven’t heard these titles yet, it may not be long before you do. The Chief Transformation Officer is a cross-functional leadership role that makes sure today’s accelerated change delivers on its promise and […]
Read More →There are many reasons why women and men aren’t equally represented at the top. One is that women aren’t adequately sponsored or mentored. Harvard Business Review recently cited data from the Working Mother Research Institute that supports this notion. While 48 percent of men say they were given detailed information on career paths in the last 24 […]
Read More →One reason women are underrepresented at the top of corporations is that they lack sponsors and mentors among men in leadership roles. It’s no secret that a well-placed sponsor and mentor can influence one’s career trajectory. Here are three things Harvard Business Review recommends to male leaders. Identify high-potential diverse talent. Be intentional about finding women who bring […]
Read More →For more women to climb to the top of the corporate ladder, more men must sponsor them. If you’ve already identified your protégé, set her up with a stretch project. Make sure she understands how it will help her and the company. Then, according to Harvard Business Review: Provide development and support. Invest time, expertise, resources and money […]
Read More →A recent article from the Society of Human Resource Managers cited excerpts from the book “Extinguish Burnout” by Rob and Terrie Bogue. Their take is that there are three interconnected components of burn out — exhaustion, cynicism and low personal effectiveness. Being exhausted doesn’t mean we’re burned out. Often times we feel exhilarated and the most fulfilled when we push […]
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 →Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? Do you struggle to make big decisions because the unknown scares you or deciding now feels like too big a commitment? Here are 3 ways New York Times contributor Susan Shain says you can spend less time agonizing and more time enjoying. Go for Good Enough. Today, we’re assaulted with endless options. You […]
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.
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