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 or text. He apologized when he arrived, and he pleaded with me to let him do the job. He knew he had “screwed […]
What Would Happen If I Changed How I See Myself?
I confess I like to watch QVC and HSN. Several days ago, while schlepping a heavy box up my driveway, the Federal Express lady said, “Oh, so you’re the one that orders all the QVC stuff.” Hello, my name is Susie, and I order stuff from QVC. I especially like to watch the shows on […]
Presenting Yourself Powerfully From Your Strengths
“I think self awareness is probably the most important thing towards beings a champion.” Billie Jean King To build your business, get the job you want, pursue a satisfying and successful career path, land that board or committee position, or get that promotion, it requires that you are clear and confident about who you are, […]
Ten Attributes of Creative People – How Creative Are You?
I had a conversation with a woman yesterday. I asked her, “What do you like to do?” “Nothing ,” she said. Where do you go with the conversation from there? So I took another run at it. “So, do you like to do needlework? Play bridge? Do you like to swim? Bake cookies?” Her answer, […]
How To Move Beyond Discouragement
“One thing I learned the hard way is that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged.” Lucille Ball Lucille Ball, actress, model, comedian, and business woman was well acquainted with discouragement. Born August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She was the daughter of a telephone lineman. At the age of four, she lost her father […]
Sometimes It Rains On My Convertible
Last Wednesday afternoon I was attending a monthly board meeting, engrossed in the lively discussion, when someone said, “Look, it’s really raining.” With a glance now and then, I had been monitoring the clouds outside the window. But there were no signs of imminent rain. I kept my focus on the task at hand, not […]
Decision-Making and the Change Process – the Power of Patience
Are the changes you want to make taking too long? If so, consider this – Cognitive neuroscience considers “patience” to be a decision-making dilemma. Having the option, research shows that all animals, including humans, tend to favor short-term rewards over long-term rewards; even if the greater benefit is associated with the long term reward. Patience […]
How to Win in the Shame and Blame Game
This week I had a shocking and sad experience. The first (and only, I wish!) of its kind for me. Unexpectedly several family members responded to a posting on my Facebook page, which they had misinterpreted. The venomous sermons, screamed from very high horses, laced with profanity and name-calling, punctuated with stinging accusations, attempting to […]
What Will You Give Yourself Today?
I called one of my credit card customer service representatives this morning to make sure a payment had been received and processed. I was assured everything had processed correctly. She then asked if I needed any additional assistance, which I did not need. Then she said something really interesting – “Please give yourself a wonderful […]
