Jun 25, 2019 | The Lingo-ist
Whether you’re planning your summer vacation or the launch of a new product, defining success should be one of the very first items on your “to do” list. While the SMART goals strategy can be helpful in terms of identifying objectives that are Specific, Measurable,...
Jun 18, 2019 | The Lingo-ist
There is no shortage of situations in which our words fail us. A surprise visit from relatives. An on-the-spot request for information at a staff meeting. A sudden delivery of bad news. Sometimes you just can’t find the words to respond in an appropriate fashion that...
Jun 11, 2019 | The Lingo-ist
As the summer begins to unfold and you dream of lazy days by the pool, consider how an intentional pause might improve your conversations at work and in the world. In the same way a weekend getaway can refresh your perspective or adjust your attitude, a meaningful...
Jun 4, 2019 | The Lingo-ist
So many of our interactions at work and in the world are rote. From the mechanical “How are you?” to the way we glaze over as the weekly sales goals are reviewed every Friday, many of us have lost our sense of curiosity about one another and the work...
May 28, 2019 | The Lingo-ist
Boundaries can be tricky territory in any arena, and leadership is no exception. As an employee, you can use straight-forward boundaries to teach others how frequently you’ll work afterhours or whether you’ll be answering emails over the weekend. As a leader, however,...
