A Thimble or a Beer Stein?

A Thimble or a Beer Stein?

by | Apr 25, 2017 | Feedback and Recognition

You’ve followed all the rules for an effective performance review with your assistant:  you found a time that works for both of you; you booked a private spot; and you made sure you wouldn’t be interrupted.  It all seemed to be going well until he suddenly...
Bullying in the Workplace?

Bullying in the Workplace?

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Diversity and Inclusion

It’s not me, it’s you…. Four years ago, I was asked to coach Tracy.  Tracy was by definition morbidly obese.  She was experiencing extreme distress and anxiety because her colleagues – grown adults – teased and taunted her about her...
Drinking and Driving in Cubicles

Drinking and Driving in Cubicles

by | Oct 5, 2015 | Communication

I was driving my daughter Katie when she was about six years old. Along the way — with a facial expression that communicated “I am very upset” — she exclaimed, “Why are you drinking that?” It was true that in the afternoons, when I...
Make Your Meeting A Webinar

Make Your Meeting A Webinar

by | Feb 18, 2015 | Performance Management

  With a webinar, two rather than one of the senses is engaged.  Rather than relying completely on sound, the presenter can also engage the sense of seeing. You also have the ability to:   See who is on the call (take attendance)   See who has left the call  ...
Self‑Defeating Behaviors

Self‑Defeating Behaviors

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Communication, Mindset

Oftentimes, when working in or with a group, a member’s individual needs interfere with the groups’ effectiveness.  Whether you are leading the group or you are a member of the group, the groups effectiveness depends on the ability to notice manage and redirect...