Vendors
It makes a lot of sense to outsource certain tasks for you personally and professionally. I’m amazed that many businesses and associations don’t take the time to perform due diligence on vendor services. Someone’s brother-in-law provides technology, a friend of a friend uses a certain marketing firm, or you meet someone who provides cleaning services and seems nice so you sign up. It can work out great and it can work out poorly. You might get the best price or end up paying three times the going rate. If you’re looking for a vendor, personally… Continue reading
Just say “No”
So many people I work with are super busy. They are up at the crack of dawn looking at their email. Work hard all day. Take work home and have their weekends filled to the brim with activities. Many of these over achievers share something in common. They can’t seem to say “no” to anyone. Here are some thoughts about saying “no”.
1. You’re allowing someone else to set your agenda. Achievers get things done and others know it. They get asked to sit on committees, organize events and head up… Continue reading
Being Present
There is one tip that I can give you which will help you achieve the strongest relationships. Be fully present when communicating with someone – in person, on the phone, texting, email or Skype. Give that person your full and undivided attention during your communication. You might think you already do that or that you can “multi-task” during your conversation. Following are some thoughts on being fully present.
Thought 1: You can’t “multi-task”. The other person can always tell that you’re doing something in addition to talking – whether it is in person… Continue reading
Boundaries
Over time it’s easy to allow people to behave in a way that you don’t like. It could start off innocently enough, telling an off color joke or having someone dump their troubles on you. Perhaps it only happens once in a while. When the behavior becomes more frequent and you are uncomfortable or the situation becomes unpleasant, it’s time to set a new boundary. For many of my clients, setting boundaries doesn’t come easily. Following are some steps that should help the process.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” … Continue reading
Lessons from a champion!
Today the Open Championship begins again. Tough conditions and it’s anyone’s guess who will be the champion this year. In honor of the tournament I’m re-running my post from last year – I hope you enjoy it!
I attended the Open Championship in July 2011 (the British golf tournament). The winner was a forty-two year old man from Northern Ireland, Darren Clarke. If you saw him on the street, or in a pub, you may not have picked him to be an elite athlete. He had planned to start a weight watchers program right after… Continue reading
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