As companies strive to become more diverse and inclusive, Gallup says leaders first need to understand the difference between the two terms. They sum it up with the words of Netflix CEO Verna Myers, who says “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” For strategies on this front to truly hold, […]
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 […]
Read More →According to many experts, we fear public speaking more than we fear death. But if speeches or presentations aren’t something you can avoid, Fast Company offers these prep tips to help hide anxiety. Pace Yourself. Avoid rapid-fire delivery by tapping into your natural and comfortable walking rhythm. Before you’re on stage, observe your relaxed pace and try to […]
Read More →As you contemplate what you’d like to do differently in 2019, I urge you to consider a resolution for self-kindness. Yes, focus on things like fitness and your career, AND look at ways you can turn your attention within to create inner peace and self-directed happiness. Resolve to say “no” more often. When requests make you uncomfortable […]
Read More →Companies make a lot of promises to lure the best candidates. They tout flexibility and personal development policies that, in practice, are only as good as the company’s managers. Here are three questions Gallup says leaders should be asking themselves to determine if their new employee could experience buyer’s remorse. Does flexibility depend on the team manager? You […]
Read More →Just in time for the start of the New Year, I have a new tool for your personal and professional development. I’m offering you free advice and coaching by way of “Ask Teressa” — a new feature on the homepage of my website, tmgspeaks.com. Go there to submit your question about a real-life goal or challenge you’re […]
Read More →Extremely low unemployment and the highest turnover rate in 17 years are forcing employers to dig deep to hold onto good performers. Mounting evidence shows that people who aren’t engaged or who dislike their managers are the most likely to head for the door. If you think your company is bleeding people as a result of […]
Read More →As the job market tightens, employers are being forced to work harder to keep good employees. According to Bloomberg, job turnover has reached a 17-year high. This means companies are at greater risk of losing people, especially if they have lazy managers. Harvard Business Review says lazy managers do two things: One: they blame low performance and […]
Read More →During this time of year, I feel the urge to purge. Do you? I tidy up my desk and all surfaces, clean out drawers and cabinets, clear out files – physical and electronic. I select books, office supplies and other useful items to donate to good causes. Between now and the start of the New Year, any time, […]
Read More →Steve Jobs once said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice.” Through early conditioning, most of us blind ourselves to the best of who we really are. We become untrusting, too busy, too intellectual, too committed to rules […]
Read More →I enjoy this time of year. And, it’s seems many others do, as well. It’s a season of fun-filled gatherings and sharing good wishes. Kindness, warm smiles, fun-filled gatherings and generosity are legitimized in all dimensions of life. Perhaps you and your co-workers are making plans for a luncheon at a local restaurant, a shared […]
Read More →I bet you still have parties, dinners, drinks and drop-bys on your holiday social calendar. Whether it’s a company-sponsored event, a colleague-hosted gathering, or a party with family and friends, put your best foot forward. Steer clear of “too many” and “too much.” Too many bad jokes. Too much heated political debate. Too many misplaced […]
Read More →A recent study published in the Sage Journal on Human Relations asserts that women are less effective at networking for two reasons. Women struggle with the idea of exploiting social ties and they undersell their own value when engaged in networking activities. Researchers interviewed 37 high-profile women leaders in Germany and found that they view […]
Read More →Wondering how you might handle heated conversations during this, the season of workplace holiday parties? Business Insider consulted Dr. Michael McNulty, master trainer and founder of the Chicago Relationhip Center. He offered this timely advice in the event that you find yourself in an unavoidable debate. Try turning the argument into a dialogue. McNulty says […]
Read More →As the holiday party season heats up, it’s wise to plan ahead when it comes to managing conversations with co-workers and other guests. Business Insider turned to Lizzie Post, co-author of several Emily Post etiquette books, for these tips on avoiding uncomfortable conversations. If you’re hosting, set some ground rules. Before arguments can take hold, […]
Read More →If you lead a team, or an entire organization, think about setting a company-wide New Year’s resolution – one that will help to build a strong, positive and inclusive culture. Here’s the way one of my clients approached it. He started an all-hands meeting by expressing excitement about the year ahead. Then, he talked about […]
Read More →A while ago, I came across a quote that stuck with me. It read, “A quiet mind is able to hear intuition over fear.” I stumbled onto this quote at a time when my mind was racing with thoughts of daily life. People were tugging at me from various directions. Internally, I was putting pressure […]
Read More →Change tends to push us out of our comfort zone, which generates fear. But, as Winston Churchill once said, “There is nothing wrong in change, if it is in the right direction. To improve is to change, to be perfect is to have changed often.” What a great reframe! Churchill’s quote reminds us that not […]
Read More →My book LIES That Limit, and much of my work, revolves around the labels, illusions, excuses and stories we tell ourselves. These LIES don’t just keep us from becoming successful, they keep successful people from achieving genuine happiness. When I encounter a client who has reached a breaking point, it’s usually because they have woven and are […]
Read More →One of the behavior patterns I’ve worked on with many leaders is their need to be right and show others that they have all of the answers. They know more and best. Insisting on being right is alienating. It turns others off. After all, if you’re always right, that automatically makes others wrong. Artist and […]
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