Work the Room
Women and men just act and work the room differently. I’m sure I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. But it’s true. Have you seen it, too? It’s less noticeable when the room is generally a mix. More Read More …
Category: work
Call and Wait
Make the call and wait. See what happens. Do they call you back? Or, is it a game you have to play to try and get an answer from someone. Anyone. It is this ridiculous dichotomy. No time to spend Read More …
Put Out The Fires
When every day emergencies are the norm – you spend too much time and focus to put out the fires. Which make you actually ignore the everyday day tasks… This creates a very real feeling that you are not (actually) Read More …
Not Ready
So, it is time to do things, to prepare for fall but I am not ready yet for the new year to start. I know it is heading our way…but, not yet. Soon enough. All of the things that comes Read More …
Free and Independent
We are – today – free and independent because of the work. Risk Effort Readiness Determined Dedicated Educated Energy Focus All the things and more – a lot more – including a willingness to lose it all. Today, the one Read More …
10% Holdback
The project 10% holdback is a real thing that you should seriously consider. Even if it’s old school. Projects that linger, not moving forward. Projects that take longer than projected. Projects that get boring. The role of the manager is Read More …
Get Ready
Are you ready? You’ve had time to get ready… and there are no “original things” left just the new things that you decided to do. Extra stuff. More pictures. Additional snacks. Adjust for time. Late RSVPs. No need to panic…if Read More …
Make It Up
If you don’t see what you want, then make it up. Of course by this, I don’t mean to lie about it…I mean: Create it Invent it Start it Believe it Share it Back it Then, you have to stand Read More …
Help Looking
If you need it, ask for help looking for what you seek. Start now. Begin sooner than later. Be clear. Share the details. It isn’t always easy to find or figure it out. If you don’t say anything (to anyone) Read More …
One More Thought
After the fact, just one more thought could make all the difference in the future. The question is – do you get that chance. Regular staff meeting? Absolutely. Bring it up later that day or on the next call. In Read More …