Monthly Archives: February 2013

Goals and Being Mindful

Recently, I worked with an organization that has been utilizing a goal setting process to improve its overall performance.  Although the organization provided a quality product in an efficient manner, the leadership team recognized that continuous improvement could make the … Continue reading

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Attitude Matters

Most of us would agree that a positive attitude makes life easier since it tends to reduce stress and worry, increases productivity, and enhances relationships.  Moreover, when we have a choice, most of us would rather spend time around a … Continue reading

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I Wouldn’t Come Here Again

I imagine most of us have visited a new restaurant with high hopes of finding that new place that surpasses the same old combination of mediocre food, service, and atmosphere.  If the concept is good and the execution well managed, … Continue reading

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Interruptions and Distractions

Productivity rarely occurs without the appropriate level of focus.  Yet, most of us work in a world of distractions where phone calls, wandering coworkers, texting friends, and internet diversions constantly interrupt the completion of our core tasks.  Research tells us … Continue reading

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Most of us have heard the idiom “let sleeping dogs lie.”  How many times did your mother tell you not to look for trouble because it will find you on its own? Put simply, seeking trouble or revisiting a problem … Continue reading

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