Why is Rapport Important?
What happens when you first meet a person, and even any additional interactions, can make a huge impact on the success of the relationship and what’s tied to it. The rapport established (or not!) ultimately impacts things like: “making the sale”, “getting the promotion”, having great relationships with your boss, your direct reports and your teammates” and much more. When rapport is good, your brain signals, “I trust this person”. You can feel it [...]
What Are You Waiting For?
“If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” Ecclesiastics 11:4 Can you relate to this? Do you ever put things off? We are good at putting things off and are very creative with the reasons, rationale or excuses for this. Seeking perfection is often at the root of this and we don’t even know it, at a conscious level. “I’ll do it later” sometimes just feels better, at the time. [...]
Dealing with a Difficult Boss!
How do you deal with a Difficult Boss? As a coach, I often find myself coaching someone on this topic. Here are some tips to help you maintain your sanity and self-respect when working for an intolerable boss. TIPS ON MANAGING UP WITH A DIFFICULT BOSS: Manage Your Perspective Even an intolerable boss is still a boss so it is your responsibility to manage up effectively. Explore what you can change about yourself as [...]
Did You Do Your Best Today?
Did you do your best today? Recently, I’ve been asking myself “Did I do my best today to…?” as part of my Daily Questions. This is part of an accountability tool I learned from reading Marshall Goldsmith’s book, Triggers. Goldsmith is a world-renowned executive coach and best-selling author. He found these Daily Questions helped his clients be more accountable and engaged in what they want to accomplish and to live the life they want. [...]
Want Someone to Change?
Do you want someone to change? Maybe a direct report? Your boss? How about your significant other? Do you think, “If only… that would be great.”? Here’s what you can do – EXPECT THE BEST! Now, this may sound simple, yet it can be difficult. You need to wrap your mind around it and be intentional about it. Have you discovered that we tend to live up to what people expect of us? When [...]
Get Ready for 2018!
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Before you close up shop for this year, take a few minutes to open my year-end gift (pick the version that works best for you.) Get Ready for 2018 (.docx) (right-click and Save As...) Get Ready for 2018 (.pdf) (right-click and Save As...) I received lots of positive feedback from people who used this gift last year! It is a great way [...]
