It’s easy to pretend you're further along than you are. DON’T. You can only make a good decision if you are honest with yourself about what is really going on. Do you have a project that needs an honest assessment? Let me know in the comments below. … [Read more...] about Monday Motivator – Can we be honest?
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Monday Motivator – How to ask for help
You know how teachers always encourage their students to ask questions because if they have a question, it's very likely that someone else does too? The same thing goes for you. If you have a question, find someone to ask. If you need help, get it. Tell me what you need, I may be able to help … [Read more...] about Monday Motivator – How to ask for help
OUCH! That was hot!
Sammi and I took an introduction to glass blowing class last weekend. We learned how to gather glass onto a pole, shape it into a circle and cut it off the pole. We made a marble, and a paperweight. It’s harder than I thought, and the glass is incredibly hot (2000°). Here’s a picture of me gathering … [Read more...] about OUCH! That was hot!
Ice cream and a valuable business lesson
I visited my mom this past weekend. To celebrate National Chocolate Day (it was Saturday; did you celebrate?) we went to Ice and Vice, a gourmet ice cream shop, with the intention of getting chocolate ice cream. Instead, we received a valuable business lesson. There were about five people waiting … [Read more...] about Ice cream and a valuable business lesson
UGH!
Getting it done, even when you don't want to - is a big part of productivity coaching. It's about having integrity - toward yourself and with others. I don’t want to be doing this. It was a long, good, holiday weekend, and I don’t want to be writing this right now. I was negotiating with … [Read more...] about UGH!
Not All Goals Are Created Equal
I set a personal goal - to run a 10K. I’m not a natural runner, and this goal is a significant challenge for me. I have several professional goals as well. Some of the goals seem easier to achieve than others. The ones that really matter are the tough ones. A goal setting tip for personal and … [Read more...] about Not All Goals Are Created Equal
