The Four Letter Word That Equals Success
Four letter words have gotten a bad reputation. I’m sure you can think of a handful of them right now. There’s one four letter word, however, that equals communication, camaraderie, and results.
How To Get What You Want
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post that had an overwhelming response. The premise was that when people fail to meet our expectations, it is usually not because they aren’t trying or don’t care, rather because we haven’t clearly defined what it is we expect. (If you haven’t read it, check it out here.) Last…
Resolutions that stick!
Hello and Happy New Year! Ah, January, the time of New Year’s resolutions and promises of what the year will bring. It is estimated that over 65% of us make New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, only about 8% actually succeed. Why? You can thank your brain. Our brains love to do the same thing over and…
Managing Up
This Wednesday I’ll be speaking for the Austin Association of Women in Communications. The topic, managing up, is one that most of us likely have had, are having, or will have experience with at one point or another. Dozens of books and articles have been written about this topic. Working with You is Killing Me: …
Are You A People Pleaser?
Are You A People Pleaser?Are You A People Pleaser? I admit it, and I’m calling myself out on this one. While I’m about to lay out veritable words of wisdom, this is definitely one I’m guilty of doing. Why do we try so hard to please others? It’s like our puppy, Bernie. If ever there…