by Christi Barrett | Performance
For more than a year, I was a remote worker. No office, no designated area, not even a dedicated coffee mug at the office.My boss was on board with the arrangement, but left it largely to me to figure out how to communicate and make it all work. (In his defense,...
by John Barrett | Performance
Change in organizations is a constant. In their desire to change quickly, achieve goals and move the organization forward, many leaders get ahead of their people. If the leader outpaces the followers, over time, followers gets lost.Think of starting an automotive...
by John Barrett | Performance, Results
Pareto’s principle, or the idea that 80% of results are derived from 20% of our actions, gets a lot of attention. While it’s a good reminder to zero in on the most powerful parts of your work, this principle can be poorly applied. There are definitely...
by Christi Barrett | Performance
We love our business manager, Karen Parker, and we’d feel lost without her amazing skills, steadfast care and phenomenal customer service. We also know that there are some things she does “Karen’s Way,” and that is not changing. How can you...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Performance
My goal for this spring is to clean out my basement. (My youngest is 13. Why do I still have a toddler’s play kitchen?) Spring is also a golden opportunity to clear the decks of your leadership. Consider these questions. What is important to you? What are your...
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...
