Are all your days looking alike? Here’s a way to take charge of your calendar! A column in yesterday’s paper struck a chord with me right from the title “What Day is it? Welcome to Blursday” For too many of us,…
It’s Official – We’re ZOOMED!
I’ve been on three Zoom calls today – which have taken up 2.5 hours of my time. My head hurts, my eyes feel fuzzy, and aside from status updates and content of one kind or another – what was accomplished?…
12 Rituals to Elevate Your Virtual Meeting
Are we sick and tired of Zoom yet? I sure don’t want to be because it’s here to stay and we’re all finding out how much time we save by not having to commute. Plus, many experts tell us that…
Five February Jumpstarts!
I suspect I am allergic to coffee. But I am in DEEP DENIAL. So don’t rave to me about your macha or your mushrooms or the latest miracle herb. I. Love. My. COFFEE. But it doesn’t love me anymore. Sneezing,…
Let’s Add Value over Noise in 2020…
New Year, New Decade, New opportunities for… let’s call them “Behavioral Upgrades”. Feels like a good time to ask “Am I adding value or just adding to the NOISE? “ We all have a driving need to be heard, connected,…
Your Workplace “Weather Report”
I first notice the contrast in light – dark blue mountains in the background as the storm clouds grumble away – slapped into retreat by strong western sunlight. And the lake is a blue expanse mirroring the mountains. The foreground…
Ghosting in the Workplace? Employ Positivity!
Imagine you’re a recruiter contracted with a mid-sized company. You’ve throughly vetted your candidates, guided them through the interview process, and now you’re down to three; all qualified, skilled, talented, – just what the position needs. The day of the…
Workplace Improv? Say YES!
What are your associations with the word “Improvisation”? Who’s Line is it Anyway? The Groundlings? Those Improv Everywhere videos on YouTube? Whatever the word brings to mind, it probably involves entertainment right? It’s fun to watch people up there leaping…
“Perfect” Revealed as…Your Inner Critic!
I’m about to present at a conference. I’ve done my legwork. I’ve gotten my high impact slides sent in, I’ve gone over my visuals and my points and everything is on track to be…. Nope. Stop. I’m not gonna to…
Tackling Addiction with the Motivational Interview
Standardized Clients help counselors develop Motivational Interview skills.