The Presidential 2008 Campaign: The MOM Party

Talk IT Out for a Change? What do you think?

IN case you’ve ever felt frustrated with your boss, of whatever gender, here is some straight talk in this crooked world from a THINKER and a DOER…and a beloved reader. (You will find many more stimulating reader ideas as we travel along together on the talk road less traveled.)

Hey, Dennis.

I don’t know if it’s age, wisdom that comes with age, or the fact that I’ve raised two teen-agers and lived to tell about it, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to just keep my mouth shut around here at work.

Do all egotistical CEOs love themselves so much that they can’t see how shallow they are sometimes????? Sometimes, they seem like junior high boys, slapping each other’s butts for the tiniest little accomplishments…and then they give themselves a raise or a new title or something, while the rest of us sit here, working our butts off for…reduced benefits and higher insurance premiums! Sigh…

Just Talk

Opening up communication lines in a relationship

Talk isn’t cheap. It’s priceless! But how many truly value it for what it is?

For example, do you ever experience closed-off communication in a relationship? Who doesn’t?

When lines of communication are cut, do you shut up and shut down, as many people are prone to do? Jeepers.

The hard-hitting truth: Couples or teams who fail to communicate…fail. Similarly, coworkers who fail to communicate…fail.

“Change: Give IT a Chance!”

By a necktie vote, the motto “Change: Give IT a Chance!” will be featured on my coffee mugs after winning a slogan contest this month.

The National Management Association (www.NMA1.org) voted during a change management workshop on their favorite motto to help keep “up” during down times. And my very own “Go The Extra (S)mile!” award goes to Mary Lykins, Betsy Combs and John Hojancki. Way to BE! Last but surely not least: The very special recipient of my “Dare to Care!” award goes to Amarshi Bhungalia. A big round of applause to all of you! What a powerful conference!

Coffee-Cup Quotable Quotes

Inspirational sayings to keep you growing, changing and aware

I’m frequently asked why I write when I don’t have to. I write to make my life better, by practicing change management, anger education and communication skills that work to make my life come alive. Talk is cheap. I prefer action to sass, and I figure it never hurts to “plus up” my mood and attitude with coffee-cup quotable quotes.

No doubt there are speed bumps on the road of life. No day I know of goes by smoothly on the two-way communication highway. But worry about speed bumps, pot holes and jolts? Nah. Cars have shock absorbers and brakes for a reason: so we don’t spill the coffee, sweetie.

No sense you and I crying over spilt coffee, now is there?