How much do people like you? Really like you? At work? I’ve had a few clients who respond tell me: “Hey, I don’t care if people like me. I’m paid to get my job done. And I don’t give a da_n if I ever win some stupid Miss Congeniality contest.” That’s pathetic. Because they have no idea how much that …
How To Know If You’re In The Presence of A Taker
Have you ever felt used? Cheated? Or manipulated? Of course you have. We all have. We’ve all been in the presence of takers, and some of have had to work or live with them. It’s never fun and often dangerous. The first thing you’ve got to do is KNOW when you’re around takers. You’ve got to spot them before you …
What to do when change is constant
A man walks into a psychiatrist’s office and says, “Doc, every time I see nickels, dimes, and quarters, I have a panic attack! What’s my problem?” “Oh, that’s easy,” the doctor answered. “You’re just afraid of change.” Yeah, I know. A sick joke. But the truth is most people are afraid of change, to some extent. They’re afraid their company …
Continuing Education: Is it really worth it?
When I met with my physician for my annual physical recently, I asked him why he has chosen not to retire. After all, he is 77 years old. He replied, “I find excitement in the challenge of keeping up with all the advancements in the medical field. I read trade journals, listen to audio CDs, watch DVDs, attend seminars, and …