by Christi Barrett | Work/Life Balance
I’m leaving in a week for a vacation. Exciting! And there’s a lot to do before I leave. I’ve been working with focus to ensure that my time away is as stress-free as possible – and that I don’t come back to chaos and being overwhelmed by...
by Christi Barrett | Time Management
Beginning on Independence Day, I’ve taken steps to reduce the noise in my life. Not the actual airwaves kind of noise, but the distracting and time-sucking digital overload. Maybe you’ll find these two steps helpful in simplifying your life:...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
I’m old enough to remember life without email. Believe it or not, when you needed to know something, you picked up the phone. And if they weren’t there, you left a message, often with a real live person. It wasn’t uncommon to skip the phone and...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Mutual Understanding
Is it easier to communicate effectively in a small organization? Not necessarily. I have talked with many employees and owners of small businesses who bemoan the fact that they find it difficult to communicate even with a handful of employees.Ian Langworth moved from...
by Christi Barrett | Time Management
“Don’t be defeated by a self-fulfilling prophecy that your interruptions can’t be controlled.” Jack D. Ferner Interruptions can drain your available time to address vital priorities. So, not taking control of your time and managing...
