The Importance of Forgiveness in the Professional World
We talk a lot about forgiveness in our personal lives, but how does forgiveness (or lack of) impact our professional relationships and our work lives?
Tough Work Relationships: It’s Not Just You, It’s Me Too
When we’re embroiled in difficult work relationships, it can be easy to point fingers at others. However, the key to navigating these challenging situations is to recognize your role in the messiness.
Is Anyone Listening? Lessons from the Best Graduation Speeches
Have you been tapped to give an important speech? Scott Savage shares tips from the best graduation speeches to make your preparation a little easier.
The Lost Art of Anticipation
Every Christmas morning, my dad had a rule: no presents till after 6:30 a.m. Looking back at it today, that seems very reasonable; but when I was six, it was exasperating. Inevitably, I would wake up at 4:30 a.m., unable to go back to sleep. Two excruciating hours later, my brother and I would run…
Why Is Peace So Hard in Our Weekly Work?
Cheer is out this year, and peace is in. With our season preparation, more people are choosing the word “peace” in their holiday cards than “cheer.” According to Minted, a San Francisco-based company that sells paper cards online, orders for cards with “peace” in the message rose 14 percent. “Previous to this year, I couldn’t…
How This Procrastinator Tricks Herself Into Not Procrastinating
I am a procrastinator. I am also a worrier. This odd intersection of me putting off what I should be doing today, until tomorrow and stressing about what will happen if I don’t end up doing it tomorrow, puts me in a suspended state. How to Trick a Procrastinator Into Action In an effort to…
5 Things To Plan Before Starting Each Week
“Before anything, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell Nothing excites me more than a fresh start. On a large scale, September and January are the months that refuel me: my projects, my life. I love to dive into goals, both big and small, and prepare a plan for the year. That…
Proper Conditions: Preparing for the Unprepared
Prepare is a verb, an act of getting ready. Preparing leads to a plan, and it converts actions to a noun, a document with next steps and responsibilities. In both cases, when an unprepared scenario happens, the verb and noun become nearly useless. The election results did not turn out as many pundits expected. Along…
When Life Interrupts the Perfect Plan
When Jon suggested that our team consider “preparation” for our next theme, I did a little celebration dance. I like preparation and planning as much as Buddy the Elf likes smiling — they’re my favorite. I’d even go out on a limb and state that making a plan is just as exciting for me as…
How to Ask Better Questions
One of the most important skills of a leader is the ability to ask great questions. But it isn’t always easy. Here’s how to ask better questions.
Tactical To-Dos for First-Time Leaders
As I was getting ready yesterday morning, my phone news feed contained this headline – “The One Question Every Leader Should Ask.” The question is geared toward first-time leaders: What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time? You can read what Roxanne Taylor, chief marketing and communications officer…
7 Strategies for Tough Conversations
These seven helpful strategies for tough conversations will equip leaders and ensure everyone in the room wins.