What is Absolutely True?
After 67 years of marriage, Floyd (age 90) and Violet (age 89) Hartwig died holding hands, on February 11, 2015, just five hours apart. Their children knew the couple were close to [...]
What is Ubuntu?
In the Ubuntu tribe of South Africa, when someone does something wrong, they take the person to the center of the village. There the tribe surrounds the individual for two days, while members of [...]
Do You Chase Bright, Shiny Objects or Over-Focus?
Some distract easily; others over-focus and forget to take breaks. Either way, it can create problems when trying to get tasks done effectively. Distraction detours accomplishment, and over-focus fatigues the body and [...]
Three Essential Ingredients to Be Happy
“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Allen K Chalmers This quote holds great truth. I would add, however . . . [...]
Four Strategies, Four Obstacles, and Four Essential Steps for Effective Problem Solving
When we’re in the midst of a problem, we forget that it will be resolved in the future. Pausing to consider this reality allows us to take a breath, step back, and [...]
The Cumulative Power of Repetition
You’re heard the saying, "If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve got." This is absolutely true! And it’s GOOD NEWS! Usually this phrase is applied negatively [...]
Time to Take a Break – the Power of Avoidance Coping
Today I want to make you smile and encourage you to TAKE A BREAK. The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado published a study in 2013 in The Journal of [...]
Get Your “But…” Out of the Rut
If you are tired of what you’re doing in the workplace, it’s time to get your "But..." out of the rut. You deserve to contribute in a meaningful and satisfying way. If you’re [...]
You Can’t Deny That You Have Wings
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had [...]
One Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace GalleryOne Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace
Business Coaching, Communication, Habit Change, Health, Life Coaching, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Procrastination, Psychology, Relationships, Self Worth, Stress Management, Success, Uncategorized
One Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace
“Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time.” I recently fired a painter because he showed up an hour and a half late, with no phone call [...]