Dear WW: I heard someone say the only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. He was right. I’ve been doing my job for over ten years and it’s tough to get your juices flowing after that long. I don’t ever know where to begin. NOT JUICED
Dear NOT,
My eight month old daughter [...]
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Dear WW: I achieved my first goal-I got the job. Now its time to set some new ones. But I don’t even know where to begin. Can you help me achieve my new goal? NO GOAL
Dear NO GOAL,
If you’re like most people today, chances are good that there is a water bottle within arm’s reach [...]
Filed under: Essential Skills, Productivity & Employee Engagement, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Goal setting, How to set goals | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: I hate to admit it, but my integrity is nothing to write home about. I’m embarrassed at how I’ve operated more out of expediency than doing what’s right. What should I do? RIGHT PATH
Dear RIGHT,
Did you hear about the recent hubbub over video cameras in New Zealand’s Parliament building? The lawmakers liked their [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve always been good at closing sales, but now suddenly my boss is hassling me because I’m “too aggressive.” He actually asked me to call back a prospect and apologize for being too hard sell. WHAT GIVES?
Dear WHAT,
I’ll never forget a story I heard from a teacher about his days in Vietnam. After [...]
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Dear WW: I need to strengthen my leadership skills. Any suggestions? THE BOSS, BUT NOT BOSSY
Dear BOSS,
Luis Chavarria had just been released from prison when he was arrested again-this time for illegal possession of a firearm. The police were tipped off by doctors at the hospital who were treating Chavarria’s gunshot wound to the foot. [...]
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Dear WW: My boss is one of those people who shoots every project you have full of holes. I’ve worked for this guy for years and I still can’t seem to anticipate his questions. Short of hiring a mind-reader, what can I do? TARGET PRACTICE
Dear TARGET,
The Texas Department of Corrections recently canceled its contract with [...]
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