Special Three-Part Series: How to Negotiate Tough Times: Dealing with the Current Crisis and Keeping Your Business Healthy
March 13, 2020
With the current economic volatility, new limitations on travel, fear of meeting in person, market changes, political issues, and the constant updates of the COVID-19, the uncertainty feels like the aftermath of Sept. 11. Like that horrible event, most of us feel out of control. So many bad things seem to
Special Series – How to Negotiate Tough Times: Part Three – Dealing with the Current Crisis and You
March 12, 2020
With the current economic volatility, the market changes, and the current reports of the COVID-19, the uncertainty feels like the aftermath of Sept. 11. Like then, most of us felt out of control with so many bad things seem to be happening all at once. This e-Tip reveals how to
Special Series: How to Negotiate Tough Times – Part One – Dealing with the Current Crisis and Your Customers
March 12, 2020
With the current economic volatility, market changes, bans on travel, and constant reports of the COVID-19, the uncertainty seems like the aftermath of Sept. 11. Like that horrible event, many of us feel out of control with so many bad things happening all at once. How do you negotiate through this
Special Series – How to Negotiate Tough Times: Part 2 – Dealing with the Current Crisis and Your Employees
March 12, 2020
With the current economic volatility, the market changes, the travel restrictions, the politicians, and the current reports of the COVID-19, the uncertainty feels like the aftermath of Sept. 11. Like then, most of us felt out of control with so many bad things seem to be happening all at once. This
How to Stop the End of the Year Craziness
December 30, 2019
Are you overwhelmed yet? Do you need a break from wrapping up the year, preparing for the holidays and thinking about next year? I do. Before we lose ourselves in the craziness of the next few weeks, can we take a few minutes to just pause and breathe? Here’s a better question
Dealing with the Unpleasant and Unexpected
November 14, 2019
What to Do When Your Good Day Falls Apart Been to the ER recently? I have. After presenting to a crowd of human resource professionals and seeing long-time friends at one of my favorite conventions, I left to meet with a potential client. On the way to the parking garage,
Risking Embarrassment to Get What You Want
October 24, 2019
Would You Risk Looking a Little Foolish? Earlier this month was the 50th Anniversary of my alma mater Berkner High School. Alums were invited to participate in the Homecoming pep rally and game. Former members of my drill team, the Bandoleras, were asked to perform a dance at the community
How to Deal with Office Bullies
September 26, 2019
Have you heard about the Florida fourth grader who was bullied at school for wearing his homemade University of Tennessee shirt on college day? His story has a happy ending. After his teacher posted the incident on Facebook, his story went viral and resulted in a swell of support, a
Have You Ever Had Stage Fright?
August 23, 2019
Presenting with Power Ready for a great example of someone who knows how to Ask Outrageously? Recently, Jordan Ramirez wanted to surprise his wife Dani Austin, an Instagram and blogging sensation, with something unique. He wanted a speaking coach to help her feel more comfortable with her upcoming presentations. Guess