Leadership

Look here for tips from my blog for individuals wanting to improve their leadership skills.

Anniversary

anniversaryI’ve been writing this blog since June of 2011.  I’ve posted the blog twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursdays each week without fail.  Some blogs I’ve repeated, certainly some information has been repeated in different ways.  The purpose of my blog is to share tips that will make your work life and home life a little easier.  My ideas come from you, my readers, my clients and/or my everyday life.

June will be devoted to tips on being your best – employee, supervisor, manager and leader.  This blog is for you to learn from… Continue reading

Busy, Busy, Busy

Busy, Busy, Busy

This post originally ran in July 2011.  Heading into the summer I thought you might find it useful.

When you call someone do you ask if they are busy?  When someone calls and asks that question, how do you answer?

Being busy, for most, is a way of life.  In fact, many people can’t imagine not being busy.  I’ve even heard some people argue with each other about who is busier – it’s like a badge of honor.  You win the gold prize if you are busier than every one around.

I once asked a… Continue reading

Capacity?

capacityTaking in, taking on, adding to, bringing in new requires capacity.  Capacity is defined as the maximum amount or number that can be contained or accommodated.  It’s easy to forget that capacity plays into anything new we’re adding to our lives.  When you’re already operating at capacity and you add something new, something has to give, there is no more room.  Frustration and anxiety often follow, especially when we act as if there is limitless capacity.  See the following thoughts related to capacity.

Thought 1:  Physical objects.  Unless you’re starting from scratch, any… Continue reading

New Skills?

New SkillsWe can all improve on our skills, it’s necessary to get ahead at work.  Today’s business environment is constantly changing and competitive, being able to learn new skills is a key to success.  It’s not enough to be smart – you need to always be getting smarter.  You need to look for opportunities to stretch in ways that are not always comfortable at first.  That’s what continual improvement feels like.  Here are some tips as you embark on acquiring new skills.

Tip 1:  Are you ready?  Ask yourself if the skill is attainable.… Continue reading

New Environment?

NewEnvironmentCreating and working in a new environment can energize your spirit and jump start motivation and creativity.  A new environment can refresh or give you a whole new perspective and approach to what you’re trying to accomplish.  It may be just what you need to develop some new energy.  You may be thinking, how can you create a new environment when you have the same job, office, workspace, home, furniture, etc?  Here are some no cost, or low cost, tips to creating your new environment.  Some you may be able to implement, others you may… Continue reading