Trolls
Are you a troll or have you had an occasion to throw what I call a “troll bomb”? In internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous or off-topic messages on a blog or online news article with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response.
Taking this a step further, in the workplace a troll is someone who makes a comment, complaint or innuendo about someone else without going into detail or taking responsibility (we’ve all heard those people who say something and then quickly follow it by saying “don’t tell anyone I… Continue reading
Past
If your eyes are transfixed to the past, you can’t become the person you need to become in the future. – MJ DeMarco, The Millionaire Fastlane
How many times a day, week or month do you look at what’s happened in the past and allow it to cloud your future? Maybe you didn’t get the promotion the last time so you don’t go for it the next time. Perhaps your report got moth-balled so you don’t put the effort in again. Your great idea got put aside so you don’t bring up another one. Here are… Continue reading
I Choose
Do you ever get overwhelmed and feel like you don’t have control? It can happen so quickly and easily. Phones are ringing, texts are coming in, your calendar is full, crises seem to come from everywhere, and people come into your office and say – do you have a minute?
Try this experiment for one day. Before you do anything, pause and say I choose to…. This may sound too simple or silly – I challenge you to do it! You are training yourself to be in control. Here’s what a typical day… Continue reading
Commitment
I’ve long believed the universe sends messages to each one of us everyday. Lots of times we don’t notice them or believe they are messages. Sometimes they are too strong to ignore – because they keep repeating themselves. During the last three days I’ve gotten the same message three times, in different forms. I was wondering why I was getting increasingly annoyed until I linked all three together. They were examples of commitment – or more precisely, the lack of commitment.
The strongest way to build trust, relationships and reputation is by doing what we… Continue reading
Hodge Podge
Today’s blog has a few questions for you — I’m asking for your assistance. Most importantly – THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG! You may be one of many subscribers or see the blog on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. I’m thrilled when someone comments directly or through one of the social media avenues. I love when you take the time to re-tweet the message. It encourages me to keep writing. THANK YOU!
Hodge 1: Calling for guest bloggers! If you’ve been reading my blogs you know that I like to have guest… Continue reading
Connect with Me!