by Christi Barrett | Development, Leadership
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet,” said Helen Keller. Leaders today should be full of character, given the challenges we face. What helps some people weather the storms, while others lose their way? Resilience – that ability to fall...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Development, Leadership
At last, it’s time to transition from shoveling snow to caring for our lawns and gardens. (On behalf of those of us living in the northern U.S., can I just say, “Whoopee!!!!”?) Just as even a small plot of grass needs attention, so do your employees....
by Christi Barrett | Development, Leadership
Tired of all the news about our tough economic climate? There are some bright sides to the gloom. One is the fact that every (smart) person in your organization recognizes that his or her financial security depends upon the viability of the company. Simply said, all...
by Christi Barrett | Development, Leadership
Change is in the air. Is it the smell of spring coming early? Nope, it’s change, and it’s in the form of succession. Leaders come and leaders go, whether we plan for it well or not. How do you as the current leader gauge the readiness of your potential...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Development
I’d like to introduce you to SARA. No, she’s not my new friend on Facebook. SARA is an acronym for: Shock or Surprise Anger Rejection Acceptance When people receive feedback that differs from their self-perception, they very often go through SARA – a...
