Win-win versus win-lose
Everybody talks about why win-win is such a great thing. We’re all supposed to love and support each other and feel good about the relationships we have with people we […]
Telling your goals to others
At TEDGlobal in July, Derek Sivers talked about whether it’s a good idea to tell others your goals. It’s a short video, worth a few minutes of your time. But […]
Lessons to be learned from the mindset of independent contractors
Unless you’ve ever been an independent contractor, you may have a warped view of how it’s different from being an employee. On the surface, it appears that both contractors and […]
Listen to what you’re saying
I’m having a discussion with someone, and they just don’t seem to get it. Everything is so clear in my mind, so obviously they’re not as smart as me – […]
Recovering from disappointment
It happened. You had that important presentation to the big boss, and it went down in flames. You were worried about it, and your worst fears came true. Yikes! Okay, […]
Building up trust
I was deeply affected many years ago by a workshop of Stephen R. Covey, when he explained that trust can be thought of as a bank account. Here’s the concept: […]
Trust
I think the universe is telling me something today. A couple of days ago I submitted a blog post regarding building trust – that will be published on the Workbloom […]
Picking the right mentors
You may have heard the advice that it’s good to have a coach or a mentor. But beyond that, it can be confusing. Why? What should I expect? Who should […]
Understanding dumb decisions
One of the most frustrating things about working for other people is figuring out why they do such dumb things. Incomprehensible decisions seem designed to make your life difficult and […]
It’s not always about getting a return
WIIFM?I imagine that you’re familiar with this acronym, which stands for “What’s In It For Me.” I first came across it in connection with the idea of asking this question […]