Category Archives: Communication
Quiet: The Power of Introverts
Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain is an insightful read. At the onset of this book, the author theorizes that a shift has occurred in our western culture from one that rewards introversion and introspection to our … Continue reading
Six Thinking Hats – Perhaps Seven!
Have you ever thought about thinking styles? The book Six Thinking Hats may be a good read to get you started in understanding your own style as well as how you participate in a group. Beyond this, it is a … Continue reading
Possession Acquisition – Intentional versus Unintentional
Over the last few years, I have been working on thinking and developing theories regarding the residential possession cycle. Today I’d like to focus on a small element, intentional versus unintentional acquisition of possessions. Intentional possessions are those our clients … Continue reading
Inspiration – Can’t we just buy some?
Don’t you often want to buy a can of inspiration? I find when I can’t easily put A and B together, I want to go out and buy a ready-made can of inspiration to get instant results. To get inspired … Continue reading
When Life Get’s Hectic – Please Stand By!
Dear Readers: Have you noticed a lack of posts lately? I have been away from my blog since late March. The reason being is several – this includes a major household move, 1 hour away from our former home. We … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Thinking
Looking at the “Un’s” in life
Let’s take a moment to think about the “Un’s” in our lives? Here is a list of some “Un’s”: Unfinished Unused Unresolved Undecided Misunderstood How would it be if we had a day each week to look at the “Un’s” … Continue reading
Stop Overthinking
Over thinking? How can you tell if you are over thinking? First, let’s define the concept of over thinking. Symptoms include: Having lots of “what ifs”, feeling emotionally torn by the subject of your thoughts, ruminating and dwelling on negative … Continue reading
More Causes of Rushing
Last month I covered the physical reasons for rushing – now I want to cover the other causes of rushing a project or activity, along with some preventive strategies. We tend to start rushing if we find we were spending … Continue reading
Stop Rushing
Rushing (going faster than necessary) can lead to accidents, misunderstanding and problems. By thinking then proceeding at a good and steady pace we can reach our destination or project objective safely and productively. This takes continuous practice and the understanding … Continue reading
Filed under Client Management Strategies, Communication, Knowledge, Organizing, Productivity, Time
Pet Peeves in the Workplace
According to the Associated Press Ipsos poll, poor time management is the top pet peeve in the American workplace. One thousand employees (1037 actually) workers were surveyed during April of 2010 about their top peeves in the workplace. Poor Time Management … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Organizing, Productivity
