Strategizing for Success: Easy Steps to Cultivate Strategic Thinking
Have you been told you need to be more “strategic” but don’t know what to do? In the corporate world, … Read more
Daily Work Advice
Daring to Challenge: The Surprising Meeting Management Lesson from the Making of “Barbie”
If you’ve seen Barbie: The Movie, you might not be surprised how its writer Greta Gerwig describes the movie’s (star … Read more
Mastering Calendar Control: Redefining Your Time & Value
Who controls your calendar? For many of us, the answer seems to be “everyone” and simultaneously “no one.” This dilemma … Read more
How a Quinoa Conundrum Put Me on a Quest for a Balanced Schedule
This morning, I made a discovery, quite literally, when a bag of quinoa smacked me right on the head as … Read more
Beyond the Cards: A Poker-Inspired Lesson on Team Meeting Engagement
I never imagined what my poker-playing father-in-law would teach me about team meetings. On a recent visit, my 85-year-old father-in-law … Read more
Maximizing Meetings: How a Simple Agenda Can Transform Manager-Managee Interactions
I see the manager/managee relationship from both sides. This advice will benefit both of you. Managees: prepare (well) for your … Read more
Where Do Ideas Go When They Leave Your Mind? How a Question Can Clear the Air.
My best writing ideas come early in the day. This morning, after I did some sitting (aka meditating aka trying … Read more
Celebrate the Little Things: Why Recognizing Small Wins is Important
Isn’t it funny how we often shy away from talking about our accomplishments? It’s like we’re afraid to jinx ourselves … Read more
How A Change of Scenery Ignited My Productivity
I finished writing my post on the water today. I could’ve stayed home at the computer and hashed it out. … Read more
