How many of these statements apply to you in the last two weeks? I have felt overwhelmed at the sheer volume of my work
I missed (or nearly missed) an important deadline
I completely forgot to fill in the blank
Many potentially important emails sit in my Inbox, unread
The Power of a To Do List
In the prior post, we covered the Zeigarnik Effect and how the brain naturally wants to complete tasks once started. The age-old To Do List (TDL) becomes a powerful tool to manage stress and increase work efficiency. This week we will cover...
What Are You Waiting For?
For many years I directed professional services teams in high tech industries. A big part of my responsibility, and therefore my project manager’s (PM) responsibility, was to forecast (predict) how much revenue each PM would bring in each quarter. This was done on a...
Know Why Most People Hate Their Jobs?
Have you ever caught yourself saying these four words, “I hate my job”…? They are often followed by, “God help me!”
When that feeling bubbles up, it doesn’t take long to identify the root of that toxic thinking. Most Americans who hate...
Is it That Time Again?
It’s that time again – performance reviews. Like millions of professionals across America, you work for a company that does either mid-year, end of year or both types of performance reviews. And the feelings of performance review anxiety are like dealing with a rabid dog.
I know few...
With Much Power Comes Much Responsibility
You have a lot on your plate. People are constantly asking for your input or help. You have so many plates spinning it’s hard to imagine how you can get it all done each week. It seems like it has become more of a...
How to Find God at Work
Matthew 5:8 says “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God?”
How many times have you read that verse and thought about that moment you will first behold the glory of God in heaven on that great day? This will truly...
The Linear Thinking Trap
Over the years, as a corporate leader, I strived to replicate problem-solving skills in my staff. Today, as an executive coach, I discuss with clients the importance of having a reliable methodology to work out creative solutions – lateral thinking!
What I find most often...
Why Are There So Many Numbers in the Bible?
Have you ever stopped to consider how often numbers are mentioned in the Holy Scriptures? The answer is “a lot!” The number 40 is used 100 times, 12 is used about 130 times, and 10 is used over 150 times....
Do You Tend to Respond Like a Parent, Adult or a Child?
I’m guessing you don’t get asked that very often. If I wanted to rephrase in psychology lingo I would have asked it slightly different: “What is your most dominant ego-state?”
Still not clear what I’m getting at?...