Category: Invaluable

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”

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”

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”

“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”

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”