Self Improvement
Helpful Communication Habit… NOT!
Our issue “Sorry, not Sorry” received so much positive feedback, we decided to share more from Kat Boogaard. Enjoy! The Seemingly Helpful Communication Habit That’s Actually Just Annoying Are you falling victim to this seemingly beneficial communication faux pas? By Kat Boogaard Years ago, I was working a full-time position in marketing. After wrapping up…
Read MoreShould Leaders Focus on Results or People?
Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on the focus of leadership. Enjoy! Should Leaders Focus on Results or People? By Dr. Travis Bradberry People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer—neither. James Zenger surveyed over 60,000 employees to see…
Read More7 Incredible Things That Happen Once You Learn to Love Being Alone
Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on solitude, which, as he explains, is good for your mental and emotional well-being. So grab this article, find a nice quiet spot, and enjoy. 7 Incredible Things That Happen Once You Learn to Love Being Alone By Dr. Travis Bradberry We live in a world of constant…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefit of Being Inflexible
Today we share Michael Hyatt’s perspective on how beneficial being inflexible can be. Enjoy! http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8fa377fae9304817e96903ac4&id=e49461cf2d&e=ffa1cc71ae
Read MoreSorry Not Sorry
We received extensive positive responses on this ezine! Thank you for all your comments. When my daughter informed me a few weeks ago that she was not going to be apologizing any more, I thought she was being disrespectful. Now, I believe she is on to something. Today I’m sharing with you Kat Boogaard’s perspective.…
Read MoreHow to Crush Your Goals in 2017
Happy New Year! This is the time of best intentions and we attack our new year’s resolutions with gusto. Yet nearly 80% will let those resolutions go by the beginning of February, and only 5% will have succeeded in reaching those goals by the same time next year. Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective…
Read MoreThe Silver Lining – Lessons from a Microboss
We can learn from all experiences. Today we share Richard Moy’s three lessons he learned from a micromanager. The Silver Lining By Richard Moy One of the first managers I ever had was what many people might call a micromanager. If I was five minutes late to work, he knew. If a client copied him on…
Read MoreCritical Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees
Today we’re sharing Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on how managers motivate — and demotivate — employees. Enjoy! Critical Ways Managers Motivate and Demotivate Employees By Dr. Travis Bradberry Few things are as costly and disruptive as managers who kill morale. Demotivated employees underperform and then walk out the door at the first opportunity. The scariest…
Read More9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever
Today’s issue, by Dr Travis Bradberry, discusses skills you need that will forever be beneficial. Enjoy! 9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever By Dr Travis Bradberry The further along you are in your career, the easier it is to fall back on the mistaken assumption that you’ve made it and have all…
Read MoreWhy the Best Leaders Sometimes Get Mad (and Show It)
Today we share Jeff Haden’s perspective of how good leaders can use anger to their advantage. Enjoy! Why the Best Leaders Sometimes Get Mad (and Show It) By Jeff Haden Think about remarkably successful people. They’re logical. They’re rational. In the face of crisis or danger or even gross incompetence, they remain steely-eyed, focused, and on point.…
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