The 3 Keys to Navigating Change and Landing on Your Feet (Part 1 of 3)

If you’re new here, you may want to sign up for my free email newsletter. Thanks for visiting!“You are the most change-averse change management consultant I’ve ever met,” my friend teased me as I bemoaned the shifts in my work and personal life.  Touché.  It’s true, I don’t exactly embrace change with arms open wide.  […]

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The 7 Life Lessons of the Tibetan Singing Bowls

Stepping into the musty shop on a busy street in Kathmandu, I was looking for souvenirs.  I found some – but I also came away with 7 life lessons. I was in Nepal to facilitate a workshop for The Asia Foundation, and other than a planned mountain flight to see Mt. Everest, this afternoon was […]

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4 Ways to Make Your Own Luck

In some parts of the world, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by wearing green clothing, drinking green beer, and dyeing the local river green. Although this particular holiday will pass pretty much unnoticed here in Manila, my thoughts at this time of year turn to the topic of luck, and the fascinating research on how […]

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Secrets of Communicating with Shiny Happy People

Are any of your co-workers shiny happy people – enthusiastic, friendly, expressive? You know, the ones with big ideas, no interest in details, and a love for the limelight?  Then you know the joys – and frustrations – of communicating with a Spirited communicator. As described in my previous blog posts, there are four communication […]

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When Is “Nice” Too Nice?

Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to work for someone who is a good listener and appreciates their staff?  Doesn’t every team need members who play well with others? Sure, but sometimes, “nice” can be too nice. Yes, it is great to have people like this in our work or personal lives.  But this doesn’t […]

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Me and Mr. X

There are some people who you naturally click with – and others who you just don’t. You don’t “get” them, and you can tell they don’t “get” you.  What happens when you have to work with someone like that?  Figuring out — and adapting to — their preferred communication style can help you build a […]

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Become a Better Communicator by Breaking the Golden Rule

We all know the Golden Rule – “do unto others as you would have done unto you.”  Isn’t this a surefire way to build strong relationships and ensure effective communication?  In a word: No. If we want to become better communicators and strengthen our relationships with others, we’d be better off adhering to a different […]

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What’s to Love in a Job? (Part 2 of 2)

Happy Valentine’s Day! Since many of us spend just as much – if not more – time working than with our significant other, I thought this holiday was a good time to take a look at what’s to love in a job. Last week, I shared what blog readers, friends, and acquaintances – most of […]

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What’s to Love in a Job? (Part 1 of 2)

Some people are die-hard romantics, making reservations for Valentine’s dinner months in advance, or crafting hand-made cards for loved ones.  Others ascribe to my brother-in-law’s philosophy that “Valentine’s Day is for amateurs.”  Regardless of where you stand, the holiday is around the corner and it’s a good time to think not only about the people […]

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Take Back Control: Designate a Multitasking-Free Zone

Are you feeling overwhelmed by work? Frazzled?  Frustrated?  Tired?  Muddled? Ask yourself: How much multitasking have you been doing lately? If you’re like most people (myself included), you’ve probably been doing quite a bit of multitasking, just to keep your head above water.  You skim your emails while on the phone with a project team […]

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