Balance Out! Harmony In!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPOWER PRFor more information, contact Susan Hawkins at 770-923-0883 BALANCE OUT! HARMONY IN! Karla Brandau reverses decade’s old information on balancing life September 20 (Atlanta, GA) Is there…
Confidence and Your Career
“I am fearless,” Larry said to me. I was amazed by his self-confidence and it made me contemplate and rethink my own self- confidence. I decided to be more fearless.…
“Touchy Feely” – Soft Skills The New Thing for Charismatic Leaders?
Well, not in quite the way you think of "touchy feely". Being overly emotional has never been the 'in' thing at work. However, what is now 'in' is the recognition…
Eliminate the Bullying Manager’s Image
I was interested in an article in a recent post in theWall Street Journal on a new law proposed in New York allowing employees to sue a boss for bullying.…
Leadership: No “Just-in-Case Personnel”
I was impressed today with a television clip I saw of Captain Richard Phillips thanking the crew of the USS Bainbridge for his rescue from the Somali pirates in April.…
Effective Conflict Resolution: Bury the Skeletons
Because team members are individuals first - with strong opinions - and team members second, disagreements and conflicts are to be expected as projects progress. Sometimes, conflicts are not talked…
Professional Growth: UNdoing Habits to Start Doing
Did you realize that you often have to UNdo something before you can start doing in new directions? Today I was thinking about new directions for my company and was…
Professional Changes: Tune Up Your Engine
When your car is sputtering and stalling it is easy to open the hood, look around, check the oil, wiggle a few belts, check some connections and proclaim “It’s beyond…
The Expect Success Attitude: Even a Penny Can Block Your View
I can’t think of one thing a penny will buy in today’s world. All I use a penny for is to make the right change to cover the city, county…
Stress Management and the Holidays
My Christmas stress management tips are simple. As you have undoubtedly experienced in the past, this time of year produces unique stress tied to the decision making process. How much…