Reduce Your Stress
In a recent blog I talked about mindfulness and the benefits of cultivating the practice of being in the present moment. April is National Stress Awareness Month and a perfect time to start to look at the effects of mindfulness on stress. A recent study by the American Psychological Association revealed 75 percent of adults [...]
Can You Challenge and Still Be Collaborative?? (Part 1)
Recently an esteemed colleague of mind asked me a very insightful question. Can you challenge someone and still be collaborative? (Hence the title of this post.) There are a number of ways to answer this question. The short answer is yes! In this post I will give you some tips on what to do in [...]
Three Secrets to Making the Right Hire
Losing good people—and onboarding their replacements—are very expensive and potentially disruptive events, so you want to make good hiring choices and keep those good employees. Following some simple steps will facilitate good hiring practices and avoid conflicts and difficulties down the road. Here are some surefire ways to choose well: 1. Clarify expectations during the [...]
How to Use Praise Effectively in Business
Recently I was coaching an executive who told me that she makes a habit of thanking people effusively. She said that many of her assignments require the cooperation of a team of people, and she wanted some tips on how to engage people in better ways to get the work done. This executive was using [...]