by Christi Barrett | Change, Development, Discipline, Performance, Success
Remember the 1996 book by Hillary Clinton titled It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us? One main idea of Clinton’s book was that it takes more than a parent to nurture children who thrive and ultimately contribute to society. The village idea can...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence
I am an unapologetic Trekkie. My favorite Star Trek character was Mr. Spock, the half-Vulcan, half-Human second-in-command. His Vulcan side was all about logic. Mr. Spock was the calm, rational figure in the midst of interplanetary strife. Mr. Spock once remarked,...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Motivation
You’ve decided to become a better project manager/crossword puzzler/paintball player. You start off strong, working diligently on your goal. Then reality hits, life gets hectic and your momentum fades. Regardless of what you want to improve, you can learn from...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Time Management
“If it weren’t for the last minute, I wouldn’t get anything done.” Author unknown Okay, in the spirit of full disclosure, I must admit to you that I’m working on this blog at the very last minute, and I’m woefully behind on a number...
by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Leadership
Remember the Cowardly Lion in the movie, The Wizard of Oz? Here’s how he introduced himself to Dorothy, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow: What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the Hottentot so hot? What...
