Over the past several weeks, we have focused on setting priorities, dealing with disappointment related to priorities and staying focused on priorities. One of the best ways we can stay focused on our priorities is to set realistic action items so that we are making progress on our priorities. I don’t know about you, but […]
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For the past seven weeks, we’ve been talking about several aspects of Emotional Intelligence. I haven’t always mentioned the specific words “Emotional Intelligence” in these posts because I wanted to be sure we were focused on practical application rather than theoretical concepts. This week we are putting it all together AND I have a free
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This is SO much easier said than done. It’s also easy to say when things are going your way; however, when things don’t go your way, it’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed. However, in order to maintain your sanity and positive working relationships with others, it is best to be flexible. Join me this
Last week, we focused on not overwhelming our partners and team members with communication. This week, we are focused on how to not be so overwhelmed ourselves that we miss important communication (or life!) opportunities. Honestly, I am applying this as I am writing it this week. I read the book “Margin” by Dr. Richard
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As we discussed last week, having someone dominate the conversation can be very challenging. It can be even more challenging to ask questions and try to encourage conversation and have no one respond. You definitely want to allow for short periods of silence so that your team can reflect and respond; however, if there are
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We have all heard the expression agree to disagree. While this is very easy to say, it is difficult to practice. It is even more difficult to disagree “agreeably” with respect, candor and kindness. And it is profoundly difficult to practice when the person you disagree with is also being disagreeable (not respectful, attacking, defensive
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Last week, we began our discussion about “Does it need to be me?” and focused on the reasons we may be quick to say “yes” and take on more than we can handle. While it is important to understand the why, it can be very discouraging if we don’t have some ways we can take
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Last week, we talked about thinking carefully before answering the question “Are you available?” As a follow-up to that conversation, another really important question to ask is “Does it need to be me?” Whether you are in a meeting and someone asks who would be able to provide follow-up on an action item OR if
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This question seems so easy. We look at our calendar, and if there is nothing listed on the calendar, then we say yes. Right? Or perhaps we have something scheduled on our calendar but it’s time to write or work on a project so it can be moved. It’s not like we have a meeting
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Happy Memorial Day! I don’t know about you, but I’m particularly humbled today because we are celebrating those who are no longer with us who gave their lives for us. Wow…how often do we stop and reflect on that gift? I know there are many things that are dividing our country right now; however, these
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