by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Growth, Learning
Stan returned from a training, saying, “Wow, that trainer rocked. He told the best jokes!” Stan’s co-worker Jackie asked, “Did you learn a lot?” “Sure!” Stan replied. Two weeks later, the training materials were housed safely...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Growth, Learning, Performance
You’re learning all the time, and if you’re like most of us, you’re teaching as well. From training an employee on a new procedure to mentoring a rising leader, your objective is to equip others to be successful. You probably don’t sit down...
by Christi Barrett | Wellness, Work/Life Balance
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and near the end of your rope? You’re not alone. A 2006 study conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that “88% of leaders report that work is a primary source of stress in their lives and that having a...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making
Being decisive is an important leadership skill. It’s also good leadership to make that big decision tomorrow, rather than right now. Not only will you avoid impulsive decisions, you’ll also get input from your unconscious mind. Martha Lagace interviewed...
by Christi Barrett | Performance
Do you refer to your own or others’ performance on the job? I read a comment posted by a member of the Organizational Development group on LinkedIn recently. It that said we should be using the term contribution instead of performance. I love this idea for a...
