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Communication – Synergy is Powerful
In the workforce or at home, do you tend to “go solo” or work as a “team”? When thinking about communication, how often do you consider the inherent value of combining your thoughts with others to maximize your results? Let’s consider the power of synergy beginning with defining the word. Merriam Webster defines synergy + […]
Read MoreCommunication – ADL’s and Finances
Continuing with the theme of communication, today we will consider family and finances. Caring for ourselves and our loved ones often comes quickly, leaving little time to consider various options in the moment. Monthly expenses, loss of income, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) impact us emotionally and financially. Communication about and planning for […]
Read MoreCommunication – It Takes Two
Communication is a something we do everyday. We chit chat. We talk. We listen. All of this can occur in casual circumstances, in business settings and at times in formal settings. Let’s consider for a minute the differences between listening and hearing. The sentences below contain both listen and hear and shows the contrast: I listened […]
Read MoreOn-going Review
Have you considered a “life review” recently? How often do you change the oil in your car? How about your tires? What about having a medical check-up? Do you schedule check-ups on a regular basis? It’s become clear that while we may schedule reviews of our physical selves or things we own, we may not […]
Read MoreWho’s on Your Team?
Teams – when you think of a team, what do you think of? Sports? Work? Health? If I were to ask you about your personal team, what would your response be? We’re going to focus on what you can concentrate on starting today to plan for and assess what you have in place for you […]
Read More2018 Business Trends to Watch
For anyone who is in business or does business, keeping up with trends can be exciting and daunting! Change is underway at lightening speeds. The issues on my watch list this year and into next year include: Technological; Geo-political / Trade / Regulatory; Financial; Shopping, Selling and Advertising, These issues all come into the picture for […]
Read MoreWalk in the Shoes of Another
This was quite a week on the worldwide stage, national stage and yet, it was a local experience I remember. An appointment with a service provider sets the stage. Have you ever walked out of an appointment? This was new for me, so new in fact that I came home and jotted down thoughts about […]
Read MoreSummer breaks – Great time for learning something new!
It’s summertime! In North America we have longer and warmer days. Summer breaks are here and many enjoy time to refresh, recharge and enjoy life. It’s also a great time for learning something new! Do you have a summer reading list? A summer “to learn list”? I read an article from Harvard Business Review recently. […]
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