How to reduce complexity to improve recall
How's your recall? If you're like most of us, it's hard to remember more than five things at a time. Our working memory is more like a delicate racehorse than a dependable workhorse. If you expect others to remember you and your content, you need to make sure you're...
Why and how to override the “speed of like”
“Check your ego at the door.” This expression reminds us to switch the focus from ourselves to the bigger picture and purpose, especially when participating in meetings. How about adopting a companion phrase that we can repeat when we begin meetings as well as...
How to deal with the “disinformation” problem
Have you heard that Americans now view disinformation—deliberately misleading or biased information—as a “major” problem in society on par with terrorism and gun violence? According to the 2019 Institute for Public Relations Disinformation in Society Report, terrorism...
Recently succeed at something? Celebrating is good for your brain
This blog post is dedicated to all the individuals I coach who say they don't bother acknowledging their achievements. Ignoring accomplishments is bad for your health, short and long-term! Your celebrations don't have to be elaborate, just intentional, sincere and...
Why and how you need to adapt to prevent stagnation
Adapt. This verb is absent from the various “power verb” lists of ideal action words for strengthening your messages. Yet, adapt is a potent and popular word to convey the adjustments we need to make as individuals and organizations. If we’re to survive and especially...
How to navigate a better work culture for all
Could the gap between CEO’s confidence and employees’ experiences be any bigger? Look at the key findings from these two recent studies: CEOs are confident that they have the right culture in place to succeed in 2025, according to The Conference Board about its annual...
How to honor your priorities; 3 tips from a working dog
@Marcelthetherapydog loves his “device.” Granted, it’s a helpful – even necessary – work tool, a la the smart phones, watches and other devices we humans rely on. Yet, like many of us humans, Marcel is prone to give his device top priority, favoring the immediate...
Why it’s about gaslighting, not the nail
If we want men and women to work together in an environment that feels safe and inclusive for everyone, we’ve got to collectively address uneven power dynamics and polarizing gender rhetoric. That's one of the reasons why gaslighting, whether intentional or...
How to use liminal space for growth and development
When was the last time you found yourself in a liminal space? Liminal is from the Latin “limen,” which translates into “threshold.” Literally, liminal space is the doorway between one space and another. Figuratively, individuals can be in a liminal space when they’re...
