--- title: Your Clear Next Step Blog | Sinikka Waugh (4) description: Sinikka Waugh is a recognized leader in understanding people and in adapting tools, techniques, and processes to meet the demands of the situation at hand. Since 2006, Sinikka has provided compassionate leadership in transformation initiatives. When she isn’t in front of a class, she enjoys putting her background in English and French Literature to work, by writing blogs about the subjects she teaches every day. Are you ready? 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Since 2006, Sinikka has provided compassionate leadership in transformation initiatives. When she isn’t in front of a class, she enjoys putting her background in English and French Literature to work, by writing blogs about the subjects she teaches every day. Are you ready? If you are, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! contactus@yourclearnextstep.com Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [The Productivity Blueprint](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-productivity-blueprint) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Aug 13, 2024 9:39:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![increase productivity](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/blog-2.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-productivity-blueprint) While productivity is important, it can also be a challenge, so let me offer some productivity tips to help you, help yourself and those around you!   [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-productivity-blueprint) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-productivity-blueprint#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Pesky Potholes](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/pesky-potholes) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jul 31, 2024 10:47:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![tire in a pothole](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jul-31-2024-03-27-17-8590-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/pesky-potholes) Life often throws potholes in our way, and while the disruption might put us in an unpleasant mood, it doesn’t have to ruin our day! [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/pesky-potholes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/pesky-potholes#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Influence Even Better](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/influence-even-better) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jul 25, 2024 9:19:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![people happy at work](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jul-24-2024-05-39-26-1834-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/influence-even-better) We’re busy people. A multitude of things demand our attention all at once, which is why influencing up can be a challenge! [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/influence-even-better) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/influence-even-better#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Wrong Way!](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/wrong-way) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jul 17, 2024 1:25:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jul-17-2024-06-17-44-8537-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/wrong-way) People struggle with going the wrong way when it comes to Learning and Development. How and what we learn is a big part of having a better workday! [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/wrong-way) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/wrong-way#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [4 Hostage Negotiation Tactics That Will Reshape Your Leadership](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4-hostage-negotiation-tactics-that-will-reshape-your-leadership) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jul 10, 2024 1:27:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![fbi agent working on computer](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jul-10-2024-06-16-53-9291-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4-hostage-negotiation-tactics-that-will-reshape-your-leadership) 4 Hostage Negotiation Tactics that can be helpful when communicating and connecting with others, especially in difficult moments. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4-hostage-negotiation-tactics-that-will-reshape-your-leadership) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4-hostage-negotiation-tactics-that-will-reshape-your-leadership#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Excellence Starts With Improvement](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/excellence-starts-with-improvement) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 25, 2024 10:34:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![blocks that say improvement](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/3%20Blog%20Featured%20Image-1.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/excellence-starts-with-improvement) Meetings are a part of our daily work-place lives, so learning to make the most of our meetings will benefit us in the long run. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/excellence-starts-with-improvement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/excellence-starts-with-improvement#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Meeting Management & Facilitation](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/meeting-management-facilitation) ## [Uncertain Waters](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/uncertainwaters) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 25, 2024 9:18:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![boat on a rough sea](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/2%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/uncertainwaters) When change threatens to overwhelm us, it may be easier to give up or turn the boat around, but there are ways for us to hold on and keep pushing through. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/uncertainwaters) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/uncertainwaters#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition) ## [Brightening the Moment](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/brightening-the-moment) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 20, 2024 9:52:50 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![group of people happy at work](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jun-20-2024-02-42-57-8233-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/brightening-the-moment) Every moment is a chance to see and intentionally choose joy. Here are four ways anyone and everyone can create more joy. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/brightening-the-moment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/brightening-the-moment#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [4 Things I've Learned About Dealing With Crisis](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4thingsivelearnedaboutdealingwithcrisis) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Jun 6, 2024 8:51:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![man stopping dominos from falling over](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-Jun-06-2024-01-50-25-5120-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4thingsivelearnedaboutdealingwithcrisis) To help navigate these difficult times, I wanted to share four things I’ve learned about dealing with a crisis. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4thingsivelearnedaboutdealingwithcrisis) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/4thingsivelearnedaboutdealingwithcrisis#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Out With the Old, in With the New](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 29, 2024 12:00:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![cleaning off work desk](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%202.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new) For some of us, staying organized can seem like a daunting task. But with a little planning, the process doesn’t have to be overwhelming! 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