“be Better” Tips for Everyone

When clients come to me experiencing burnout, the first thing I ask is how many hours of sleep they’re getting each night. Many of them look at me like I’m crazy, but sleep deprivation is a major contributing factor to burnout and can have serious consequences. It affects not only your health and well-being, but…

The average American receives dozens of credit card solicitations each month. How many of these “invitations” do you accept? I would imagine it’s very few. Now think about the number of meeting invitations you receive each week at work. It’s probably a dozen if not more… What if you were as careful with your time…

It can get ugly. And let’s be honest, we all know a few people who seemingly create clouds of conflict everywhere they go. In fact, even the most mild-mannered of us can find ourselves in heated disagreements that can be uncomfortable. But, conflict doesn’t necessarily need to be a negative energy drain. It can also…

Does this sound familiar? Anyone been a target of this during their career tenure? If you have, you are not alone in this. More women than men are labelled aggressive. If you are a woman who is vocal and has an overt point of view, you are likely to be labelled aggressive and written off…

Receiving criticism can sometimes be a messy situation, especially when it’s unexpected, harsh or given when others are present. You might feel shocked, angry or even embarrassed by the comments. But before getting defensive, try switching your mind-set and treating the feedback as a gift, rather than criticism. Here’s how. Who gave the feedback? First,…

Networking is a skill, and like all skills, it is something that is learned and developed. While it may seem like there are many “natural” networkers out there, understand that they became this way over time. Fortunately, you have the opportunity to see what works best for them so as to cultivate these habits yourself.…

Have you ever said anything like one of the following statements? “I can’t take a risk because I have a mortgage to pay;” “I can’t accept my dream job because I’d have to move;” “I can’t work long hours because my spouse would be mad at me.” I hear these statements every day. As humans…

Dear Liz, I have a new workplace issue to deal with. My manager “Steve” is on an assignment in the Far East and won’t be back until June at the earliest. We have a temporary manager, “Marcy,” who is evil. She doesn’t want to hear from us. She stays in her office with the door…

When clients come to me experiencing burnout, the first thing I ask is how many hours of sleep they’re getting each night. Many of them look at me like I’m crazy, but sleep deprivation is a major contributing factor to burnout and can have serious consequences. It affects not only your health and wellbeing, but…

Interesting people have a special magnetism. They tell incredible stories and lead unusual lives. But what exactly makes them so captivating? They’re curious more than anything else. An interesting person is always excited to explore the world, and this energy radiates outward. Some people are naturally interesting, but there are also ways to learn to…