Doesn't it seem that way? There just doesn't seem to be the time to do the things you need to do.... Even for the really important stuff like investing in your own skills.My executive coaching clients regularly express a frustration that could be summarized as, "I just don't have enough time.""7 Signs of Poor Productivity"... Continue Reading →
Killer Whale Sized Opportunities to Teach and Learn
What can you learn from "the new guy?"I've been enjoying Andy Jordan's blog on the People Side of Project Management. In a recent posting he talks about interacting with "the new guy" and how we can not only help them as mentors but that we can also learn from them in the process.In Amy Sutherland's... Continue Reading →
How to Say "No" (Without Saying "No")
So, how do you say "No" when doing so feels like it could be, say, a career limiting move? Advice abounds, often over-simplifying the stakes by not taking into account the complexities of saying "No" to someone like a boss or by not giving specific enough strategies.In a recent newsletter article I give some practical... Continue Reading →
