Can’t we just all get along?
I recently had a client ask me the following: “How do you manage when you have two people who don’t like each other and you need to have a meeting with them? They are two peers and I’m running the meeting and have been told by their bosses to include them in the meetings and one says to me – keep me out of it as much as I can.”
Picky Boss
“My boss is driving me crazy!” “He picks at everything I do!” “I can’t seem to do anything right in the eyes of my boss!”
Does any of those statements sound familiar? Are you saying those things? The number one reason people leave their jobs is their boss.
Before you head out the door, or worse – stay and become miserable, try the following steps. Be warned, many people feel really uncomfortable when they are talking to people in authority – which in this case is your boss. You may be pretty nervous,… Continue reading
Stuck?
We all tend to get stuck in certain thinking patterns. Our beliefs can become concrete truths in our minds – yet may not be based on facts or reality. These ideas can limit so many things in our lives and take away “possibility”! Our self talk centers around “I can’t possibly do that…” “I could never….” “That’s impossible….” “It will never work….” Following are some tips about getting unstuck.
Tip 1: Challenge assumptions. Consider putting your assumptions aside. Or better yet, assume you can do whatever you’d like to do. Once you put aside the “why you can’t” and replace… Continue reading
Help me out!
Today you’re reading my seventy-fifth blog post, but who is counting? Yahoo! Thank you so much for reading. I’m having a blast writing these tips and love the comments that you leave.
The subjects that I’ve covered so far have come from clients and participants in my workshops. Some subjects I have just “guessed” that you might like to have tips on.
This blog isn’t about me, it’s about you and what you need to achieve what you want.
So here are some questions for you (to help me share tips on what is important to… Continue reading
Negotiation – an easier way!
The last blog talked about some barriers that we can bring to negotiation. It’s important to bring the right attitude to the table.
Now that you are in the right mind set here are some factors for successful negotiating.
1. Know what you want: The clearer you are on your interests and goals, the better your chance of success.
2. Know the other side: Learn as much as you can about the people with whom you are going to be negotiating. Know their negotiating style, their backgrounds, hopes, fears, aspirations, and their interests. Little things do not mean… Continue reading
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