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I loved this article written by Marty Zwilling! He gave me permission to share it with you here: The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The definition of a critic sounds similar, “a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis.” The big difference, of course, is that . . . → Read More: Be a Mentor, Not a Critic
*Just Released* Conversations for Creating Star Performers Go Beyond the Performance Review Are You Inspiring? “Shawn Kent Hayashi asks a profound question-’are you inspiring?’ Then through practical, real life examples, she demonstrates how leaders can develop from being motivational to inspirational through the power . . . → Read More: Conversations for Creating Star Performers just released by McGraw Hill If you are preparing for your annual performance review discussion, you may appreicate the tips you’ll find here http://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Creating-Star-Performers-Performance/dp/0071779949 New York Times CAREER COUCH Prepping for Your Annual Review By EILENE ZIMMERMAN Published: December 17, 2011 Q. It’s time for your yearly performance review. You aren’t expecting any big surprises, but you still feel a little nervous. How should you prepare . . . → Read More: Preparing for Performance Reviews? The holidays in November & December provide us with opportunities to express appreciation and gratitude in conversations. Have you ever thought about giving the gift of a great conversation? As I share in Conversations for Change, there are 12 types of conversations beginning with a Conversation for Connection. That is the type of conversation we want to be . . . → Read More: Conversations that Connect Recently I’ve been asked a similar question by several Communication Tips readers. One of you worded it this way: “Yesterday I received feedback from someone who is important to me. He said, ‘You don’t hear me and I’m having a hard time getting your attention!’ When I look at my behavior I realize he . . . → Read More: Ready to listen so others feel heard? Yeah! We made it to the other side of a BIG move and we are now settled into new space. Moving, like any complex project, takes loads of communication ability and patience. There were exciting moments (like realizing there is more storage space than I realized) and there were challenges too (moving during a hurricane, water damage, . . . → Read More: Are You a Silver Lining Creator? Several people shared with me that they want to change their space and / or that they are moving into new space. This has made me laugh out loud when I hear it because I am in the process of moving myself and so like when a person gets a red car they start to see . . . → Read More: Ready to De Clutter and Organize Hollis Thomases founded WebAdvantage.net, a specialized agency providing strategic digital media and marketing solutions to challenger brands and large non-profits, in 1998. Hollis advocates for tactics, airtight processes and prudent ad spending that ultimately generate cost-effective website actions for clients, a philosophy that has earned her a reputation as online marketing’s “Voice of Reason.” Hollis authored . . . → Read More: People Reading: Hollis Thomases founder of WebAdvantage.net Want to be a life long learner? Keeping a Learning Journal is a huge differentiator – those people who practice reflective learning are the ones who leap frog over others. Are you taking detailed notes focused on what is important to you and your learning goals? For you to absorb what is going on it is important . . . → Read More: People Reading & Journaling – Be A Life Long Learner Do you agree the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions? What questions are you asking yourself every day? Do you ask yourself questions like these: How can I serve the greatest number of people today? How can I be present to others today? What questions can you ask to get to a more meaningful . . . → Read More: What Did You Ask? |
Click here to learn more about Shawn's newest book, released by McGraw Hill in October 2010. Shawn Hayashi works with organizations and individuals who want to grow. Shawn coordinates the services of The Professional Development Group, a team of coaches and consultants. She also delivers coaching and meeting facilitation.  |
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