One of my clients told me this week “I pay those people too much to have to give them directions!” He was caught in viewing the world through the lens of his personal career experience. As a result he’s spent months being frustrated that his team doesn’t prepare for meetings or even do the projects he ...
© 2008 Linda Feinholz If you’re like most of my clients, you’ve been working to smooth out the kinks in your business. You’ve put your time into systems for streamlining activities and installed processes that make the work flow efficient. While I was on ...
When our clients get frustrated with technology they have few options. Like the rest of us, we may curse our email or voice mail or PDAs or computers, but we're generally stuck with them. That's not the reality when it comes to 'solution' providers. Aggravate a prospective client and they won't bother to return your calls ...
© 2008 Linda Feinholz. This past week I spotted a trend among my clients. You might call it the ‘dash’… everyone is sprinting to prove they’re making changes in their business’s productivity as if that is a badge to earn all by itself. And too often they are speeding ...
Is there something you’re not making progress on this week? A decision you cannot settle on? Use a power question to break through what has you stalled. Start with asking yourself: "What 2 or 3 criteria must this decision meet?" Now create a list of 10 possible criteria and ...
OK - You've got a list. We ALL have a List. Now's the time to take control of those To Do's and turn them into Ta Da's!Ask yourself. What single thing will I absolutely get "DONE" today?" Write it down. Now write down 3 items you’ll take off today's calendar so you can keep your focus. Take those ...
© 2008 Linda Feinholz. You’ve got dreams and you’ve got your attention on what it takes to achieve them. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and eager to start producing massive results. The problem is, you’re dragging. You put in tons of hours, your desk is piled with papers, and no matter ...
It’s the beginning of the year so we’ll keep it short, sweet, and direct!Ask yourself: "What is a single obstacle that held me back from my goal last year?" Write it down. Now write down 3 steps you’ll take this week to redefine it, erase it, or get a ...
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Many of my clients tell me their time is being wasted by being pulled into meetings all day long. If you’re running into the same challenge, take a look at the next meeting you have on your calendar and ask yourself : "What is the outcome ...