Lately every blog, news, mode of social media is telling me how to do something better or giving me steps to fix something or a list of ideas to try. What if I have no imminent problems, issues or concerns? I’ll tell you what to do…Learn how to do nothing. 1. Savor the Moment Enjoy….
Category: Leadership & Management
5 Clues on How to Spot a Toxic Interview Process
How much do you really know about the interview process? There seems to be a lot of movement in the job force lately. I’m receiving tons of emails from recruiters looking for talent. I’m also getting lots of individual questions on how do I know if I should make a jump to a new workplace. …
Amazon’s Response to Hiccups
Without fail I can predict that something will go wrong. Small hiccups, freak accidents, and human error. It often feels that it’s amazing things go right as often as they do. Anticipating and planning for contingencies is second nature for productive, competent people. For managers, it’s a litmus test for separating the leaders from the…
Everything Old is New. Not Really.
I read it on social media so it must be true. EverQuote is the new tech darling. There it was, highlighted in trending stories on my screen. Occupying that coveted real estate in the top right column. As all New York Times readers know, the place your eye naturally goes first. The ad very alluring,…
The Ultimate Revelation About Trusting My Instincts
Loud, engaging and right in the middle of things has always been my style. I call them like I see them, shoot straight from the hip and diligently pursue outstanding results. SO why am I afraid to tell it like it is and dole out my special brand of advice? Can you relate? Do you…
Why You Need to Know the Difference Between Annoying and Dysfunctional
I’ve managed a lot of people. I know first hand that anyone that distracts from driving your business goals is of concern. That’s why I started writing about Managing Annoying People. They certainly fall in that category. Lately, I’ve been dealing with a different breed; dysfunctional people who engage in circular thinking. This not only…
3 Things Everyone Knows About Waiting That You Don’t
Time it right or you will miss blueberry season. Waiting for those plump, fresh, delicious purple jewels to reach full flavor. I picked, ate and baked. Who could wait? Fresh blueberry muffins, right out of the oven. Delicious. Four hours later, a second blueberry muffin. And you know what? It was even was more delicious. …
Stop Talking Now
Stop Talking Please. How many times have I seen people look at me and I just know what they are thinking? You’ve guessed it. Way too many. Why me? Looks to me that other people jabber on and never get that look. When I talk it’s different. I had to go inside to find the…
Reactions Speak Louder than Actions: Guard Your Body Language
It doesn’t matter why they irritate you, when you are annoyed – whether you are the boss or the employee or a peer, it evokes a fight, flight or freeze response. Your entire body literally displays your feelings. Your reactions speak louder than your actions. How your body portrays your thoughts matters. As said by…