Archive for February, 2007
Can a Nap at Work Save Your Life?
I don’t know, but I sure like the idea! This article at http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/24/77/44.html states that the jury is still out. I love naps, but I don’t get enough of them. The article says couch potatoes should avoid napping, but “energetic and active” people should nap. Hmmm. I think the reason I can’t nap is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Shut Up!
I was in a conversation the other day that was really frustrating. The person asked me what I thought about an issue that had been raised. Since he asked, I assumed he really wanted me to tell him what I thought. However, as soon as I started to relay my point of view he interrupted [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Tip #2: Listen Actively
Most of us think we’re pretty good listeners when in fact we’re simply good hearers. That means we hear what the other person is saying, but while we’re hearing them we’re busy formulating our own responses. Instead, when we really listen to what is being said … and not being said … we convey a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Your Values are Showing!
Special thanks to members of Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows (SITM). This organization, whose mission is improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world, gave me the opportunity to show them how their values influence their decision making and relationships–personally and at work.
“Your Values are Showing” is an [...]
They just don’t get it
Good writers, you know what I’m talking about. The people who write the worst are the ones who don’t realize just how bad their writing is! We try to show them how to improve their writing, but they just don’t get it. They don’t see the value of paying attention to the details or trying [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Tip #1: Say “I’m Sorry”
This is the first in a series of 25 posts based on my book Talking Points: 25 Tips for Clear, Credible Communication. This book is a simple tool with great reminders of some of the key communication points that are easily overlooked in our too-busy lives. Enjoy the tips, and send me some feedback as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Business Writing at Butte Community Bank
A special Shout Out to Butte Community Bank: thank you for having me back to conduct another “Business Writing” workshop! This repeat workshop is a great opportunity for me to get to know each of you and a great chance for each of you to get personalized feedback on your writing.
I love organizations like Butte [...]
Getting it Right the First Time: Solving your staffing issues
In this week’s Workforce Development ezine, the question once again arises about outsourcing human resource functions. I like the diplomatic responses the authors of Workforce Development give—they never come right out and say, “You idiot, you still have to know what you want in an employee. You can’t just outsource and expect magic to happen!”
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