Surprising research about praise
How Do You Praise a Child? What a great job you did! You aced this test, you are so smart! The home run you hit saved the day! You are the best hitter on the team! In this age of positivism, affirmations and intentions, what could possibly be wrong with praising a child? Turns out…
Read MoreOverwhelmed?
Got too much to do? Are your To Do Lists multiplying like rabbits? Feel like you are on a never-ending tread mill? What would it be like if you could regain focus and get back in the driver’s seat?
Read MoreAre you ready for career change?
Making a Career Change In a previous post, I wrote about how to recognize when you are Ready to Make a Career Change, which raises the question… Should you ever say yes to a career change when you don’t feel you are ready? This is a tough question and one that I often help clients…
Read MoreAre you a leader? One question to ask.
Leadership and You Lately I’ve been doing a lot of leadership training at schools and conferences. What qualities do you think of when you think of great leaders? Integrity? Grit? Determination? Passion? Purpose? While these are all qualities that we may aspire to, John Quincy Adams penned a powerful leadership quote that can encompass all these…
Read MoreFeeling letdown?
Had a recent letdown? Felt like everything was going your way…then BAM! you are blindsided by ~a rejection ~a run in with your manager at work ~a sarcastic remark from a friend ~a relative that withdraws their support. It happens to all of us. Some days just suck. But you can count on it happening…
Read MoreFour Coaching Myths
Business Coaching … who needs it? Can’t you learn everything you need from reading books and attending training? Your best friend also has a business, can’t you just ask her for help if you need it? Sure things are tough, hectic even but its going okay– sort of. Shouldn’t you wait until you are in a…
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