If we became better listeners, I think we’d spend less money on medication, counseling and bartenders!
Tag: accountability
Engagement is a Choice
A 2011 study found that engagement levels increase as you climb the corporate ladder. But the WHY might surprise you. Learn from a man I met recently in Arkansas…
Candy Crush Saga & Real World Lessons
Let me make you feel a little better about your addiction to Candy Crush Saga by pointing out some positive life lessons the game can teach us. Whether at work, at home, or in a highly addictive game, know these 5 truths…
A Fearless Moral Inventory…
Watching a rerun of TV’s The Office, a character who is a notorious drinker introduced herself in an office meeting by saying, “Hi, my name is Meredith, and I’m an…”. Obviously, this was a reference to something that she might say at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, as in “Hi, my name is Meredith, and I’m…
What You Permit You Promote
You asked an employee at work to complete a mission-critical deliverable. After a quick meeting to lay out your expectations, you outlined timetables and milestones to make sure everything gets done on time. You’ve seen the employee goofing off with others in the office, and you’ve even seen him close his eyes and put his…