Stressing about a big problem in front of you? Worried or overwhelmed by a dilemma? Instead of putting off the decision for months while you chew on it slowly, put in a few hours of concentrated thinking effort and get somewhere sooner with less angst. Here are two processes that will help you to clear up some of the fog surrounding your situation. These are great for personal situations but they are also fabulous for a work problem and can work as solo exercises but reall

First, why does your communication style matter at all? You’re the boss. You’re the person with the big idea. Others should take what you throw out there and make it work for them, right? If only. People don’t work that way. They will only understand what you have to say, and approach it with positivity if you can communicate to them in a way that works for them. Communication is the magical interplay between a talker, a listener, their two views on the topic, their two

The nuts and bolts of leadership is your ability to get groups of people accomplishing astounding things together that individuals working alone could not accomplish. It’s entirely dependent on your ability to communicate, listen to and inspire others and limited by your ability to adapt to the needs of others so that they actually do understand what you expect from them, truly do feel that they are heard by you and really are inspired to do what’s needed. Leadership is all a

“Good morning! How are you?” This is a question that you almost certainly heard this morning when you got into the office. Possibly a dozen times. What was your answer? Probably a one syllable answer given automatically, without much thought. And, fair enough. You don’t need to share with the whole world your inner world of feelings. But, what about inside your own mind? How many words do you use to describe your emotions to yourself? If you’re like most people, you