How many bosses have you worked for? Do a mental tally – of those bosses, how many were what you’d call “bad” bosses? (You decide the definition of “bad”.) Would you do me a favor? Jot a few thoughts in the comments section to this statement: A bad boss is one…
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20 Good Reasons to Say No to an Idea
Every day, you’re in a position to say “yes” or “no” to people. Doesn’t matter what you do for a living – someone is always requesting something of you: Customers want you to cut them a special deal Employees make difficult requests of their managers Kids plead, “Just one more story, Mom!” at bedtime A…
Leadership Assessments – An Overview
How do you know if you’re an effective leader? One way to find out is to take a leadership assessment. There are thousands of assessments on the market, so the challenge is finding the one that best fits your needs. Here is an overview of leadership assessments to help you make an informed choice. What…
Self Improvement – Are You Progressing?
What the Heart Knows
The heart knows what it wants. You just have to listen. Take for example these fun salt-and-pepper shakers I picked up on our vacation last year in northern Michigan. I loved them at first sight. My head said, “No place to put them. More clutter. Too tchotchke.” So, I walked out…