Take the High Road?
What road to you travel on? I encourage you to take the high road as often as you can because it presents the best view of you. I’m sure we’ve all been there where we’ve lost it or others have and it’s just gets ugly and honestly, it’s unnecessary. And what did we gain? Nothing! […]
Trust: Are You a Giver or an Earner?
Trust is the cornerstone of every good relationship. It enables. It accelerates. It gives the benefit of the doubt. It allows risk. It forgives. It’s not something we talk about everyday, but its impact is always present. With it, you move further faster together. You accomplish more and enjoy what you do and who you […]
What’s Your Frame of Reference?
I often have to challenge myself on this especially when I get frustrated or disappointed. What do I think should be happening that’s not? Your frame of reference is the set of criteria you use to evaluate and make judgements. It’s your starting point. It’s the lens through which you see things and approach things. […]
Three Questions Management Needs to Ask HR
Do we really need Human Resources? Why isn’t HR keeping pace with the business? How do we help HR help the business? Everyday, in many organizations, some version of these three questions is being asked BY MANAGEMENT. Why is that? Could it be because HR is about business and people but there are times when […]
Ask the Right Questions to Avoid Choosing the Wrong Company
This is a great time to be considering your career options! Companies need good talent and you need a place to contribute, expand your knowledge, grow your skills and gain experience. It can and should be a Win-Win! But, you need to know what’s important to you in your work life. You’re building a career. […]
5 Ways to Apologize to Anyone for Anything at Anytime
But it wasn’t my fault! He deserved it! I didn’t do anything! I don’t want to! Sound familiar? We usually hear this from kids when they’ve done something that needs correcting and we need to bring it to their attention. We want to help them understand how their actions or words affect others. We want […]
6 Ways to Show Empathy to Anyone for Anything at Anytime
“I am sorry.” Three powerful words that can always connect people. During a break at a workshop, I was in line waiting to use the restroom when I saw a woman in the corner covering her eyes and sobbing uncontrollably. Other women were in line with me, but no one moved. I took a quick […]
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Give a Sincere Apology
A sincere apology can go a long way in preventing relationship issues, repairing damage done to a relationship, building a bridge toward reconciliation, and figuring out how to move forward together or separately. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make good out of a bad. Our behavior and words impact people. That’s a fact, […]
How to Hear When You Don’t Want to Listen
Good relationships are intentional. When you value a relationship, you’re invested in it. You stay in learning mode. You pay attention to what’s going on at all times and respond in ways that strengthen the relationship. But even in the best of relationships, things happen: misunderstandings, hurt feelings, unspoken and unmet expectations. People get upset, […]