Productive Leaders
Some people handle stress better than others. Some brag about their stress levels as a badge of honor. We’ve all seen or heard that person who constantly complains about being “stressed.” They are vocal about feeling overwhelmed and may even use it as an excuse.
Technology is wonderful in most areas of our life. Yet there are some aspects where using advanced technology may not be the best route. There are times at work when we miscommunicate because of technologically-based assumptions. We assume that our emails went through, that…
By better managing your time, you can free up 30 minutes every day while increasing your productivity at work, working more effectively, and decreasing your stress level. Being Busy Doesn’t Mean You Are Being Effective…
Have you ever been a coach? For a sports team? A team at work? A friend? Currently, I coach the Air Force Academy collegiate equestrian team, in addition to my business and executive coaching roles. There are many similarities with being a sports coach…
To start off the New Year, wouldn’t it be great to perform a Random Act of Kindness and then share your kindness idea with other people? Many people do really nice things for others (such as the person who paid off other people’s layaway items at a KMART, sparking others to do the same).
This is a great time to set new goals and resolutions for your business. Unlike our personal resolutions that may involve dropping a few pounds or organizing the garage, following through (or failing to follow through) with business resolutions can have a major…
Corporate managers frequently complain that employees are unfocused, unproductive, and struggle to work cohesively. Employees not actively engaged generally lack interest in the goals of the organization. In economics, we call this the ‘principle-agent problem’ meaning…
Fabulous Carly Kendall recently posted her review on Master Your World and 15 Ways to Grow Your Business in Every Economy. Thank you, Carly! Here are some excerpts: Master Your World: “Learning leadership skills is not exactly the easiest thing to do and so many…
Have you ever looked forward to an event and then felt let down when certain things did not go as well as you hoped? For our family, friends, and colleagues, we tend to have a set of standards and expectations, and when those expectations are not met, we experienced a sense of sadness, loss, disappointment, and sometimes, betrayal.
April Peterson