by Christi Barrett | Accountability
In today’s oh-so-busy society, an overflowing to-do list is commonplace and even worthy of boasting. The frequent reply to “How are you?” is “Busy!” It seems like there are always more things to add to my list of obligations, and some...
by Christi Barrett | Supervision
I stumbled across this term and thought it probably summed me up pretty well early in my career. Yea, I was all about delegating to others, and then I found ways to check up on them. I would add little details I’d forgotten, pass on tips, or frequently ask,...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Conflict, Teamwork
Nobody’s perfect. That seems like a pretty simple and well-accepted notion. However, when dealing with people at work, you need (or at least want) them to do the right things. The fact that others don’t always do what they “should” can leave...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Leadership
Leaders take pride in being able to make well-reasoned decisions – and lots of them. A recent article in the New York Times Magazine should give all frequent decision-makers pause. It turns out that all decisions, even minor daily choices, like whether to have a...
