Let’s be honest; most human beings dislike conflict. They avoid it because it makes them feel uncomfortable AND they believe it is either an affront to their authority or a sign of disharmony. To paraphrase Gordon Gecko (Michael Douglas in the movie Wall Street), “Conflict is Good.”
I remember his frustration. He showed me the equipment he bought that promised to make his work easier. He showed me the software he bought that promised to make his salespeople more efficient. He was angry too. I had been referred to him because he needed help. He was angry, frustrated, and taking it out …
Procrastination. It is defined in the dictionary as “the action of delaying or postponing something.”. It is a time-waster, money waster, bad idea. Many of us experience some level of procrastination on a regular if not consistent basis. In some instances, we are very good at procrastinating meaning that procrastination is harming us or our …
Focus is our ability to concentrate on something. To devote our efforts and energy to that something. In business, we tend to focus on many things. This multi-focus approach, sometimes labeled multi-tasking, usually results in a lot of things not being done well. This doesn’t mean we should only do one thing at a time. …
One of the most common reasons people reach out to me for my Coaching and Advising services is accountability. “Don, I need someone to hold me accountable,” is the question. My response varies, but the bottom line is this, I can help you improve accountability, but the actual ability to holding yourself accountable is internal. …
