by Christi Barrett | Choice, Leadership
Leaders are often faced with tough decisions and must resolve ethical dilemmas. They think about the ends – what will be the possible result of each alternative? Hopefully, leaders also examine the means – what actions will be taken and how will they...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
Leadership is primarily learned by experience. It’s also true that a good book can give you an emotional boost or an idea that you wouldn’t stumble upon in daily life. To start off 2014 with a spirit of generosity, we want to give ten lucky people a free...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Mutual Understanding
How many times have you asked a question – hoping to engage others – and the only response is silence? That can be pretty unnerving, and if you’re like me, your first impulse is to keep talking, to provide more background, to fill the dreaded empty...
by Christi Barrett | Discipline, Wellness
Daniel Goleman has a new book titled Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. Goleman defines distraction as one of the most insidious barriers to performance and provides insight into how to increase focus. While the book provides a number of Smart Practices, learning...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
I’ve been trying to decide how to mark the end of this year’s blogs. Rather than reviewing the “best of 2013,” I decided to share a post that I stumbled upon and loved. In essence, the minimalists advise us all to make decisions based on what...
