Good day, team, At this time of year, I meet with my accountant, and it’s always interesting to see what I’ve achieved, both professionally and personally. Now is a good time to take stock of what you’ve accomplished based on the goals you set for this year. You might begin with questions like these: 1) […]
Good day, team, The coach’s challenge this week is about playing on a winning team. Last evening, I was watching the Portland Trail Blazers play basketball on television. This is a rare occurence since I don’t particularly like watching televised basketball, though it’s a great game in person. I also have no affection for the […]
Good day, team, Last week, I had an experience that I wanted to share for this week’s coach’s challenge. Tuesday morning I had to take my car in for servicing. It was about 7 a.m., and the shuttle was supposed to take me back home. After waiting about 15 minutes, I learned that the shuttle […]
Good day, team, The coach’s challenge this week is about setting healthy boundaries with people at work. Professional boundaries are important because they define the limits and responsibilities of the people with whom you interact in the workplace. When workplace boundaries are clearly defined, the organization works more efficiently because redundant work assignments are eliminated […]
Today’s challenge was written by my associate, Kate Dwyer. Good day, team., In talking with a client recently. I asked how things are going and he said something that continues to stick with me. He said, ” So far so good. As long as I can keep adding value, I’m happy.” Not “As long as […]
Good day, team, This week’s challenge is about salesmanship and the power of belief. I once asked a client who is the CEO of a medium-sized company how he spent his time each day: what he actually did and what percentage of his time was spent directing, managing and leading. He replied, ‘”Frankly, I spend […]
Good day, team, This week’s challenge comes from famous author and statesman Mark Twain, who wrote about life’s realities in a way many people could appreciate: “A man may plan as much as he wants to, but nothing of consequence is likely to come of it until the magician circumstance steps in and takes the […]
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Good day, team, The title of this coach’s challenge could be “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Recently, in an attempt to upgrade my television service, I had the worst customer service experience I’ve ever encountered. Here are just a few of the low points: The customer service department was located in the Philippines, although it’s […]
Good day, team, This week’s challenge comes from an e-mail that a client* sent to me last week. Please have a look: Friday, Aug. 25, began a week-long celebration of people being kind to others. Born in 1988, Be Kind to Humankind Week is now 18 years old. The week is made up of seven […]