Turn On Your Headlights

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 31, 2019 11:10:46 AM
Under pressure we're compromised in our ability to build good relationships & interact effectively. What if we applied good EI to these moments of pressure
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Don't Spook Your Stakeholders

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM
If you know what spooks your stakeholders, you can communicate with and protect them from what they don't like while still getting the critical stuff done.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis

One Too Many...

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 24, 2019 1:26:47 PM
We all get over-extended, over-committed, and overwhelemed sometimes. What do we do about it? Here are five quick tips.
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Topics: Time Management, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Are Your Work Relationships Working?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 22, 2019 9:16:23 AM
There's no magic formula to make relationships perfect (there's no such thing as perfect), but there are some critical pieces that require a little work.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Leave a Message After the...

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 17, 2019 9:43:55 AM
Just as we sometimes need a refresher about appropriate phone etiquette, we thought the same might be true for voicemail. So, here we offer two tips for handling voicemails.
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Topics: Networking, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Count Your Change

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 15, 2019 9:02:44 AM
Every change brings opportunity. Don't lose sight of the positive and remember to put the worst-case scenarios in perspective. Chances are life will go on.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Calling All Callers

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 10, 2019 11:30:12 AM
So many of us are reluctant to answer the phone. In fact, some people really dislike talking on the phone. So here are 7 tips for better phone calls
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Managing to Motivate

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 8, 2019 9:25:00 AM
Studies show that in roughly 85% of organizations, employee motivation declines sharply after six months with their managers. Is motivation really that big of a deal? HBR says, yes.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Leadership & Influence

Ready to Reframe

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 3, 2019 12:00:00 PM
We’ve all had those days where we feel like things are spiraling out of control. Things have happened that have quickly shifted our mindset from negative to positive. Let me offer you three tips for reframing to the positive.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Common Obstacles of Effective Leaders

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 1, 2019 9:13:38 AM
One of the easiest steps in adjusting or fixing our behavior is knowing what we could be doing better. Here are a few ways leaders can overcome obstacles
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Leadership & Influence