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Take Breaks!

Breaks How often do you take a break in a day? How frequently? It’s more than just another box to check, along with all the other things you have to do. Breaks affect your health and your performance. The Research William S. Helton, PhD, a professor at George Mason...

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Take Control

Take Control

The Reality All professionals encounter stress when life is the busiest and most compressed. As those seasons progress, it is easy to feel less and less in control. A large workload, uncooperative clients, under-performing staff, and looming due dates only exasperate...

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Why Don’t They Ask?

Why Don’t They Ask?

What managers Want Across the nation, we hear a recurring lament from managers. They report that they are confused and frustrated because their staff won't ask questions. They say, "I know my staff don't know this stuff. Why do they spin their wheels and take way too...

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Get In Shape

Get In Shape

Prepare Yourself There are times when we make an extra effort to get in shape for situations that matter. You know, like running a marathon (or a 5k), attending the next high school reunion, or practicing for your firm’s donut eating contest. Whatever is necessary,...

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Everyone Has Expectations

Everyone Has Expectations

Unmet Expectations If there was a single frustration that managers face on a regular basis, it is that clients don’t submit their information for projects in a timely manner. As a result, projects are delayed, schedules are compressed and budgets are blown. And no one...

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