And yet, many meetings end with, thank you to get those actions done for next week. It feels more like an obligation than a choice. When possible (and it often is), try this instead What do you want to achieve? What are your options? There are many ways to get to the same goal.What do … [Read more...] about You’re Never More Committed Than When You Choose To Do Something
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Work-Life Balance Myth: I’ll Make Up For Lost Time
Myth: I'll make up for lost time Your daughter's missed birthdayJoining your family two weeks later on vacation to ensure the quarter closingThe children's first day of school. You can't make up for those moments. And buying your kids nice souvenirs at the airport won't change that. But … [Read more...] about Work-Life Balance Myth: I’ll Make Up For Lost Time
3 powerful questions to improve the quality of your communication with your teams
This is what author Jenny Rogers has summarized with these 3 powerful questions in her excellent book "Coaching Skills" What? (identifying the issue);So what?' (implications);What next? The next time you feel like jumping on the solution thinking you are helping your teams, take a breath, … [Read more...] about 3 powerful questions to improve the quality of your communication with your teams
Work-Life Balance Myth: I’ll Slow Down
When I'm done with this fileWhen the business slows downWhen I hit X You won't because: Another case will come alongBusiness is unpredictable. Something always happens (problems or opportunities)You will try to reach Y When you take on a lot of work it becomes a habit. And it's hard … [Read more...] about Work-Life Balance Myth: I’ll Slow Down
The Surest Way To Land Your Next Job Is To Focus On Your Current Job.
It's counterintuitive, but it's what will allow you to progress quickly in your career. I started as a salesman and ended my corporate career in senior management positions. The acceleration came when I started applying this 3 steps philosophy. 1/It always starts with an … [Read more...] about The Surest Way To Land Your Next Job Is To Focus On Your Current Job.
