Life is about timing. ” Carl Lewis In his new book, When, Daniel Pink shares the results of analyzing nearly 700 studies in a variety of areas on timing, and the most effective timing to get things accomplished. Our cognitive abilities change throughout the day, and impact our decision-making, our relationships, our receptivity to others…
Stress is Costing American Business Big Dollars and Costing You Your Mental Health According to a recent study done by Mental Health America (formerly National Mental Health Association) stress now costs industry $500 billion annually in sick days, lost productivity, absenteeism and turnover. One third of study respondents miss 2-30 days a month because of…
A common issue I have encountered working with hundreds of speaking and training clients all over the US is failure to deliver bad news in a timely manner. Most people don’t deliver bad news because they are afraid of the reaction. They know the co-worker, employer or customer will be unhappy, maybe even angry. And…
Set Boundaries to Cut Down on Stress this Season There’s no question that the holidays can bring out the best and the worst in people, particularly families. There’s so much pressure to decorate, get the right gifts, prepare for visitors, cook and clean and handle excited children, all on top of work. So how do…
Giving Thanks: Thursday is More than Just a Day for Food and Football In the United States, it’s Thanksgiving this week. As we prepare delicious food, plan on parades and games, take the time to give thanks and acknowledge others in special ways, especially at home. Gratitude is one of the best ways to overcome…
How You Start Your Day and Your Meetings Makes a Big Difference No matter what is going on in your company and organization, highlight the positive. Start every meeting and the first email of the day with a positive story, comment or statement of praise about someone in your organization. It will set the tone…
You Can Have Greater Influence on Others Brendon Burchard, in his excellent new book, High Performance Habits, shares some excellent tips on how to increase your influence. Teach people how to think. When you are working with others, whether in a team, on a committee, or your employees, ask compelling questions which make others think. …
Nature: Free and Easy Cure to Anxiety and Depression Did you know that most Americans suffer from nature deficit disorder? A typical American spends 80-90% of their time indoors- and sadly too much of that time is spent sitting. The more time people spend inside, the more anxious an depressed they get. The solution is…
“Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to.” — Rob Bell Too Busy for Life? Chronic busyness is not a sign of effectiveness. It is often an early warning signal of overload, decision fatigue, and eventual burnout. When responsibility is high and boundaries are weak, activity replaces progress and stress accumulates…
We all get into our comfort zone from time to time and just sort of coast on life. There’s no ripples, no changes, and after a while, it can become pretty boring. That’s where breaking out of your comfort zone can be so liberating. Have you ever tried something way out of your self-perception, something…