My Email Inbox Runneth Over

I once coached a client that had 12,000 emails in his Inbox.  Yes, that’s 12,000, not 1,200 or 120.  He was the clinical chief of a department at a major academic medical center.  I spent a half day with him teaching him how to better manage his emails using The Vanishing To-Do List, our time… Continue Reading My Email Inbox Runneth Over

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Wall of Resistance

When I am giving feedback to someone, and they just won’t listen because they are in denial or are viewing the feedback as an attack, I will change the “problem” we are speaking about by making their current behavior the problem. So, even though the feedback I started giving may have related to showing up… Continue Reading Wall of Resistance

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Be a Meeting Maestro

If you seek to lead better meetings, follow these tips to becoming a meeting maestro: Set clear objectives Create an agenda Invite relevant participants Start and end on time Facilitate participation Stay focused Encourage productive conflict Use technology wisely Take minutes and assign action items Follow up For more information on holding productive meetings, check… Continue Reading Be a Meeting Maestro

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Building a Brand

Managing your professional image is vital for your career success.  Follow these simple steps to build your brand. Clearly identify your strengths, skills and values. Own your dramatic difference. Stay current in your domain of expertise and share your knowledge. Develop and maintain a strong professional network of colleagues and mentors. Proactively seek feedback to… Continue Reading Building a Brand

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