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How and Why I Started Journaling
I have been asked several times recently how and why I started journaling, so it seems fitting to answer it via post. I only started journaling because I was forced…
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How Do You Feel? This is How I Feel.
One of the biggest dangers in communication is unrecognized emotion. As someone who has had to learn how to read body language and be more intuitive, I have come to…
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The Luxury of Clear Priorities
Anytime I drive somewhere I’ve never been there is some angst about not knowing exactly where I am going. There is definitely a hint of hesitation at each turn. Am…
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Communicate So That Someone Cares
I see it way too often in business and life in general that we communicate by saying what we want to say. What if we shifted this to communicate based…
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How Certain is Your Plan?
I wanted to share a story about project planning that happened earlier today. One of our managers has been working with her team on a plan to improve how we…
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Celebrating a Few Small Wins
Last week was a good week! There were several key projects that hit major milestones: One project shipped the first production parts Another project received a yes to proceed after…
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If It Bothers You, Communicate About It
Communication is always an issue. Sometimes it is the issue. In almost every evaluation of performance, projects, meetings, whatever, people feel like the communication could have been better. One of…
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Accountability & Empowerment
I had an outstanding conversation with Barbara, my Operations Manager, late Wednesday afternoon. I reflected to her that I have been a little frustrated with some details we missed. Things…
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Miss Me Yet?
Probably not. I’ve only been out on vacation for 4 business days. If you are missing me and need me to answer a critical question you have just three options:…
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To My Team While I’m Away
Since I’m away on vacation this week, here’s what I expect from you. Have fun! I realize that I bring an element of seriousness to the office, so take a…
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