Can They Do the Job?
“Can they do the job?” is the question we commonly seek to answer when hiring. We use their résumés, interviews, and references to learn what …
What to Do About Low-Buzz Organizations
Some organizations buzz at such a low level that we can feel it as soon as we walk into their offices, shops, or buildings. We …
The Need of a Simple Plan
We can get sometimes get stuck because we think that what we want to accomplish is just too big or too likely to go wrong. …
A Happy Way Out of Our Bind
Our habitual thoughts can leave us in a a bind. We can be so sure of ourselves and still experience consistent, unwanted results and consistent, …
This is Hard
This is very hard to say. And very hard to admit. When we consistently see unwanted results or unwanted behaviors from others, we have to …
What Sort of Thought Is That, Really?
Positive thoughts feel good when we think them. If we are feeling good, we can keep things rolling in the right direction by continuing to …
We Need Your Wisdom
We all need regular doses of wisdom to counter the less effective ways and thoughts we tend to carry around. Any wisdom contained in these …
The Task That Broke The Camel’s Back
<<Snap!>> <<Ouch.>> One too many things on our plates can cause us to break like the proverbial camel’s back. When that email, task, or “Hey, couldya…” arrives to …
Spend the Time
Much as we’d love to just get things done, doing something well is time consuming. And worth it because the alternative is so much more …
How to Change the Wearying Work World
Work can get wearisome. Every day, we face ineffective, short-term, and unkind things in our work lives. When we witness or partake in any approach, …