by Christi Barrett | Choice
I had just dropped my car off to be repaired early in the morning and was walking the half mile to work. A dramatic thunderstorm had passed through town, leaving impressive puddles in the road. As I started down the sidewalk, a car veered from the center lane to the...
by Christi Barrett | Choice, Communication
“Complaining is not a strategy” (Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder). This quote hits the mark and is now being featured in Startup Vitamins’ posters and other products. I’ve been known to do a bit of complaining from time to time. What separates legitimate griping from...
by Christi Barrett | Choice
I might believe that a penny saved is a penny earned, however I’m not immune to impulsive, mood-boosting shopping. I was surprised by a recent article on the power of gratitude to increase willpower. Like me, you’re thinking, “What does gratitude...
by Christi Barrett | Choice, Performance, Success
Whatcha doing today? Most of us try to tackle too many priorities, and that is bad for the organization’s bottom line and your personal effectiveness. As you plan your action for the day, do one thing that combines these two powerful, energizing factors: Do what...
by Christi Barrett | Choice
We are big fans of Jono Hey’s sketchplanations. These are small pictures that convey big ideas. This one was painfully familiar. Is it human nature to believe that our future behavior will be better than today’s? Perhaps that’s why we put off...
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...
