by Christi Barrett | Leadership
Do you have to be boring or serious to be a great leader? The responsibilities may be challenging and even daunting some days. That doesn’t mean you have to turn into a somber, bland person. In fact, it’s okay to be a little over-the-top, unique, zany or...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
Even when you have a positive relationship, bringing bad news to the boss is something most people would rather avoid. This includes telling the boss, “no,” even when it’s the right thing to do. Sure, the supervisor should welcome honesty and candor...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Learning
“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” Marcel Proust A coworker came to me recently to get input on a problem she was struggling to solve. Before she had even finished...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Intimidating, standoffish, mean and aloof. These are not words you want people to use when they describe you. The sad reality is that people who create this perception in others are often not aware of it. Think about it. Would you approach a snarly coworker to have a...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
I worked for a boss once who was profoundly uncomfortable with feelings. He was a likeable guy who preferred to keep his distance when things got personal or emotional. It wasn’t unusual for him to miss meetings where contentious issues were going to be...
