Tag Archives: management
Are You Cheap With Praise?
I remember working for a manager years ago who was completely unaware of the benefit of saying ‘thank you.’ My department and I had consistently created some outstanding results for our company – including building the department from ground zero. We weren’t looking for promotions or money – just the acknowledgement that our hard work … Continue reading
I’ll Have the Usual…
Really? Why should any of us look for or want the usual? After all, there is nothing “usual” about any of us. Each of us is unique – we have unique talents, strengths and passions that allow us to be good at some things and not others. We love some things and not others. And … Continue reading
Be “the” Best vs. Be “your” Best
I remember back to when my kids played soccer in my town’s youth league. Though we all wanted our kids to play well and make a difference on the team, one parent was obsessed with their daughter being the “best.” This parent moved her daughter to teams she thought would win, paid for personalized coaching, … Continue reading
