What makes a question productive? The best indicator is in the very first word. A productive question usually starts with one of the following words: • How • What • When • Why • Who It’s the difference between a command—which leaves little wiggle room for discussion—and an open invitation to communicate. Here’s an example: … Continue reading “Why asking a productive question is important”
Make work meaningful and fulfilling to you
Do you feel fulfilled at work? If you think fulfillment requires landing your dream job, think again. The secret is simple: make your work meaningful to you…no matter what that work is. How? By using these three basic elements—values, vision, and victory. • Your VALUES are what you believe in. Words like honesty, integrity, compassion … Continue reading “Make work meaningful and fulfilling to you”
How to know when a meeting should be an email instead
Could that long meeting have been a short email instead? More often than not, the answer is yes. The good news is there’s a way to figure it out before you waste valuable time. Let me explain. As a society, we have a love-hate relationship with meetings. Management loves them, everyone else…maybe not so much. … Continue reading “How to know when a meeting should be an email instead”
Mistakes are fuel for creativity with the right actions
“We don’t make mistakes. We make happy little accidents.” – Bob Ross. A famous quote by one of my favorite legends can be applied to more than a painting. Bob taught that mistakes can lead to something great. They fuel creativity by forcing you to step back and make improvements you didn’t realize were needed. … Continue reading “Mistakes are fuel for creativity with the right actions”
Why your goal should be improvement over perfection
Are you committed to improvement? Lasting change starts with a long-term commitment. It requires an open mindset that improvement is necessary for success is also helpful. The goal should be about improvement rather than perfection. Focus on a little progress each day. Then celebrate your wins! What change are you working on right now? … Continue reading “Why your goal should be improvement over perfection”