Q&A with Jeremie Kubicek
Sometime around the end of the 20th century, busyness became not just a way of life, but a badge of honor for most Americans. In fact, the busier you are, the faster you work, the more you can multitask – the better. That is how our society now measures competence and...
It’s Time to Shake Up Mentoring – Here’s How We’re Going to Do It
I recently went to a walk-in clinic while traveling – it was called Doctors-on-Call. I had never been to this type of clinic before and I didn’t know what to expect. All I knew is that being sick away from home was miserable, and I wanted to feel better. It turned out...
Sharing memories, creating connection
Recently, grandson Reece asked if he could interview Cindy for a school project. He had chosen the subject of travel and began with this question: “Why did you decide to travel the world?” Ten questions later, Reece knew more than anyone else about his grandmother’s...
The Case for Thoughtful Notes in a Digital World
In the top drawer of my desk at home, I have a pile of handwritten notes. There’s one from Thayne, a longtime client. There’s one from Gwil, who has patiently worked with my writing for years. There’s another from a grandchild that reminds me to keep playing games...
Sharing Information at the Office — Are You Doing It Right?
When it comes to sharing information with colleagues or employees, American psychologist, Carol Gilligan, puts it best: “I’ve found that if I say what I’m really thinking and feeling, people are more likely to say what they really think and feel. The conversation...
Ask Paul: What are the keys to meetings?
Q: Hello, I’m getting lots of value out of your book. Next week, I’m meeting with many of the new supervisors in our organization. I’d like to have a couple of slides in my presentation that get them thinking about running better meetings. What do you think is most...
Look for what is missing!
One way to be remarkable is to look for what is missing and then provide it. Five Red Apples... The painting is classy; it hangs near the elevators in a hotel in Washington, DC, and it is the first thing that grabs your eye. It’s got wonderful lighting and colors that...
Two designs for your one-on-one meetings with staff
Recently, there has been a lot of press about companies and organizations walking away from the annual performance appraisals. I believe there are many factors contributing to this, but I think the most important – and maybe surprising – is the employees themselves....
2016: Think of it as a Fresh Start to Your Relationships
This past December, Professor Robert Waldinger gave a TED Talk that has subsequently become one of the most popular talks in the history of the program. In just over a month, it has garnered more than 2.5 million views. Why has it become so popular, so quickly? I...
Are you missing something this holiday season?
Hello, I hope this finds you all well and happy. As we get into the holiday season, it's easy to get wrapped up in our things-to-do lists. In addition, you might consider the following ideas: Decide who you want to be during the holidays. I love this mantra from Joe...
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