by Christi Barrett | Goals, Strategic
Most leaders I know have lost sleep because they are preoccupied with work. They’ve felt pulled in multiple directions at once. They often don’t feel like there is enough time in the day to do what needs to be done. One recently commented, “I...
by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Motivation, Performance
In an effort to be the best performer and leader, we often expend a lot of time and energy seeking the next great idea. However, sometimes it’s better to put down that business book and act on what you already know.You know what you need to do. Why don’t...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Teamwork
I am a card-carrying member of ASDT (Adult Survivors of a Dysfunctional Team). I am sure that it is just a coincidence (or the fact that I have been working for many, many years), but I’ve served on a few teams that were not productive.Dysfunctional teams do...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” SocratesLife seems to move at the speed of light, and most leaders don’t feel they have the luxury of stepping back to reflect. Yes, you may do a project debrief when you finish a chunk of work. But when was...
by Christi Barrett | Mutual Understanding
I am in a meeting with someone, talking about the status of projects, next steps and responsibilities. As usual, I bring along a notepad and pen to jot down important details that I know I won’t remember. (I have given up the illusion that I am capable of...
