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It’s an experience
Picture this: a Zoom meeting with 60 participants, all levels from across the country, two departments, both want to be heard… and you’re facilitating… for the first time. How does that make you feel? Anxious? Energized? Lots of internal questions anticipating what if’s… ? That’s what a leader I talked with this week was feeling.
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Are you a good communicator?
Good communication is vital in every relationship, business and personal. It’s an ongoing practice, no matter where you are in life. A two-way street, and you affect the traffic flow. Even when the other is not communicating well, you can do some things to make a positive difference. *Listen with an open mind, especially when you
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Role models
What causes some managers to be people developers who nurture trust, while others think it’s better to hold onto the reins tightly? Which will have more productive, respected and rewarding careers? Who do you think is a better role model? Carolyn said she spends about 50% of her time developing her people. She meets with each
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Looking forward
When I was a kid, I always looked forward to something and couldn’t wait for it to be the day. I remember my father saying, “Mary, it’s good to have something to look forward to, but don’t spend your days wishing your life away. Make the most of each day. It will be here soon
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Look back to look forward
Hello you in 2022. We have a fresh new year ahead, but before we go charging into it, I’d like to ask you a few questions. We learn about ourselves by looking back, and it fortifies us to think about and plan for the future we want. Some of you may want to leave 2021 in