As a corporate trainer and an adjunct professor, one of the things I stress is applying what you learn. I tell my participants/students that if they “throw their notes up on a shelf and never look at them,” then it has been a waste of time – both theirs and mine. I then suggest that … Read more
As we know, there are many stubborn people in this world. At times, I admit I can be stubborn as well; however, I realized over time that my stubbornness was holding me back. In other words, I was missing out on things because I was so set on doing it one way only. I also … Read more
I am a foodie so I watch a lot of cooking shows. One show is a competition amongst private chefs and those who either own a restaurant or work at one. Some of the challenges consist of the group being broken into two teams and a team leader is designated. This is extremely difficult for … Read more
When one is discussing their career, playfulness is probably never mentioned. However to keep a team engaged, or yourself for that matter, there should be some element of fun. This helps with building a culture of collaboration by socializing with others. It also gives everyone an opportunity to learn new things that are not in … Read more
How often do you get out of your comfort zone? For many people, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable can cause a great deal of anxiety. However, the more you push yourself to get out of your comfort zone, the easier it becomes to do it. The end result is being able to take on new … Read more
I recently came across my high school yearbook, and as I was flipping through it, I noticed all of the pages devoted to the different sports and activities that my friends and I were involved in throughout the year. Looking at all of the different activities reminded me that it wasn’t just the classes we … Read more
According to several sources, xenial means being hospitable especially visiting strangers or guests. So why is it that most of us would never think to be unkind to a stranger but we can at times be super harsh on the ones closest to us? Not only does this apply to our family and friends but … Read more
If you looked at a list of the major corporations from five years ago and now you will notice a big change. Companies that many of us grew up with (i.e. Kraft, etc.) are gone from the list and others known as disruptors are on it (i.e. AirBnb). How do these companies grow so quickly … Read more
There have been various studies that state that if you write your goals down on paper, you have a better likelihood of achieving them. Some even go further and suggest that if you have a picture of some sort (photo, painting, etc.) that you have an even greater chance of reaching your goals. If that … Read more
A major issue in teams is that not everyone’s unique ability is recognized, or if it is, it is not necessarily utilized. Sometimes it is not an ability that one would think could be used in a professional setting, but in reality, many of our unique abilities can be beneficial in multiple ways. As an … Read more