Posted by Terry on October 31st, 2010 at 6:57 am
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A message from Terry: Days, weeks or even months ago, you and your team identified a problem, discussed possible solutions, agreed upon a plan and put it into action. For a while, things improved…but now the ‘solution’ seems to be causing as much [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 29th, 2010 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. I found a few suggestions to help clear your mind of the mental clutter: Write down without editing, all the “shoulds” you feel about the situation. Write down all the lines your inner critic is feeding you. Write down the other people’s opinions swarming in your head. Write down all the [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 28th, 2010 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. All of us have a remarkable well of inner wisdom, there for us when we need it. The tricky part is learning to access it. Our inner guide speaks quietly (mine mumbles too). In the midst of our busy lives and busy minds, it can be difficult to hear. So how [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 27th, 2010 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. A few final thoughts on how we cause grief in our communications process. Not Following Through. Excuses, excuses, excuses. Are you full of reasons and explanations for not following through? What does your life say? There are many ways that people do not follow through. When you make commitments, you make [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 25th, 2010 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Taking without thanking. Telling others thank you says a lot about your character. How many times during our busy lives do we forget? When was the last time you really let someone know you appreciated something they did? You may have wanted to share your appreciation, but just didn’t get around [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 22nd, 2010 at 9:24 am
A message from Sandy. Have you ever felt puzzled by how others react to you? Are you wondering how to get along better with others at work? Here are some behaviors you may be able to quickly change to smooth out differences and improve communication. Consider these behaviors and the message they send to others, [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 21st, 2010 at 3:30 am
Posted by Sandy on October 20th, 2010 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Can you spare 30 seconds to consider some ideas that could change the world? Attitude is foundational to success. A generous person with a positive attitude will thrive. If you change your attitude, you change your perception, change your actions, and change your life. In the spirit of personal development, here [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 18th, 2010 at 3:30 am
A message from Sandy. In the book Failing Forward by John Maxwell, he poses the question, “Why do some people skyrocket while others plummet?” We all know what he’s talking about, some call it luck, a blessing, or the Midas touch. The truth seems to be that some people seem to achieve incredible things in [...]
Posted by Sandy on October 15th, 2010 at 8:09 am
A message from Sandy. When someone tells you a task needs to be done ASAP, how does that make you feel? Pressured? Confused? Unsure how to allocate your time? Are you thinking what about all the other things you have to do, and where does this fit in? What should I put aside to get [...]