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
Great Job Candidates Ask Great Questions
Currently I have several clients that are looking for new opportunities. Most are looking around because they don’t like working for whom they are working. When they do leave their jobs, most likely their supervisor will attribute their leaving to a multitude of other factors – completely leaving off the most important factor, how they managed. Today’s blog is dedicated to those in search of the opportunity. Inc. Online had an article about the 5 questions great job candidates ask. I’ve doctored it up a bit, with my own spin.
Candidates many times ask questions… Continue reading
Quiet Please!
I recently read an article that appeared in Fast Company linking quietness and productivity. I do believe there is a lot of validity to this and I would take it a step further. Defining a person in a state of “being quiet” includes people who may not speak up much and sing their own praises. I would add that it also includes people who don’t allow a lot of random thoughts and self talk to clutter up their minds. In other words, your mind is open and your mouth is closed. Following are some thoughts… 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
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