Communication coach offers 5 healthy alternatives to ‘biting your tongue’ Avoiding confrontation. Dreading consequences. Trying not to offend or hurt someone. Naturally shy. Culturally sensitive. Or, just afraid to rock the boat. There are many reasons we may ‘bite our tongue’ and studies show just how often we choose to stay silent when we […]
A perfectionist is someone who always has to get it right. They decide the standards for everything up front and always want it their way. Today’s perfectionist becomes tomorrow’s micromanager! Being a perfectionist is also how you put pressure on you to always have the answer for everyone. Consequently, you have to do everything […]
Leadership is not for everyone, and even some people who are in leadership positions do not belong in this role. Having worked for numerous leaders during the course of my twenty-five years in the business world, I can tell you there is a wide array of leadership types and levels of competency. Fortunately, I have […]
By Stacey Hanke Most people believe they get interrupted because that is simply how the interrupting person behaves. In reality, the blame more often lies with the speaker rather than the interrupter. Your listeners may be interrupting you because you take too long to get to the point or because you never pause to […]
By Joanne Lara, MA (Executive Director Autism Works Now!) In 1988 Dustin Hoffman won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Charlie Babbitt in Rain Man, an autistic savant with a knack for numbers and counting cards. For many, Hoffman’s character remains the quintessential archetype when they think of a person with autism. Netflix […]
Let’s talk about time management. Specifically, about good and wise time management. The kind that helps you get more things done during the day. The kind that allows you to know what plans or events are coming next. The kind that won’t let you waste a minute, even if something goes wrong or plans […]
There’s been much written about networking and its value in business.Most of those articles read like a “how to” list, providing a step by step guide to becoming more effective at networking, with helpful tips about the need to do your homework, balancing time, prioritizing, and of course following up. Many read these articles […]
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