What if we really listen this week? I mean really open up to what we are hearing, going beyond what we want to hear, what we would enjoy hearing, or what we select to hear. Imagine if we were to listen and hear the message behind the stated message. How powerful would that be? Then…
Cope with Conflict in Five Healthy Steps
Do you ever struggle to control your negative emotions when encountering conflict with a co-worker, friend or even your boss? Often times, people lash out or engage in an unproductive round of sparring which proves fruitless and may even destroy the relationship. Effectively managing conflict requires emotional intelligence and the following steps to maintain an…
Five Earth Day Activities to Engage Employees
An estimated 500 million people will participate in various Earth Day activities worldwide, so why not use it as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and tap into teamwork? Several employee studies conclude that morale and employer confidence increase when businesses implement productive green initiatives. Additionally, in many recent surveys, consumers have stated that they are…
Time out!
This week I had a casual conversation with a Fortune 1000 Managing Director who has 300 people in her organization. During introductions, she discovered my affiliations with Dale Carnegie and servant leadership. She asked me so many questions about being a leader versus being a manager that she ran out of time. How exciting that…
Time Out!- MidWeek Mentor
Any time I mention meetings, here is what I hear from executives and executive teams I work with: Too long Too many Wrong people attending No one is prepared Waste of time and resources No agenda or agenda not followed Same people sabotage the dialogue Decisions not reached or made Never got to the important…
Villanova’s Keys to Victory in the NCAA National Championship
The heat was on in Houston on Monday as Villanova played their very best and beat North Carolina to claim their second national championship in the school’s history. What does it take to consistently win during a grueling three-week period and be crowned NCAA Tournament champions? Here are the three keys to Villanova’s victory. Teamwork–…
Time Out!
Learning to love the battle — the true heart of a sales professional. Winning in life and business is a series of successes and failures. A baseball player who fails 70% of the time is considered to be one of the best hitters of all time. Would you believe the professional baseball player who made…
New Year Resolution Check-In—4 Psychologist’s Secrets to Success
Are you among half of the Americans which research suggests set New Year’s resolutions each year? If so, with the first quarter behind us, it’s time to measure success. Consider how you’ve fared thus far and if you are disappointed in your performance, you’re not alone—only 8% of Americans actually achieve their resolutions. Don’t be…
Six Steps to Standing Out in Busy People’s Inbox
Regardless of your role and rank within an organization, garnering the attention of busy people can be extremely challenging, especially via email. Here are six steps to increasing the likelihood that an email recipient will not only open your email, but read your entire message and respond. Start with a simple subject line. A strong,…
Time out!
“If you keep your fence painted, your manure doesn’t seem to smell so bad.” Farm wisdom from the Big Valley in central Pennsylvania. My dad, John Sr., and I were meeting with several farmers who lease our farmland on Friday, when I heard that pearl of wisdom. This coming from the herdsman who has one…