by Christi Barrett | Success, Time Management, Work/Life Balance
It’s a new year, and if you are like most people, you’ve come up with some resolutions. I will lose 20 pounds, read all of the classics and be a perfect leader. It’s no wonder that most resolutions sputter by the first of February. We set completely...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Transition
It could happen to you. You could have an accident or experience a serious illness. It may seem odd to think about this scenario, and yet it is instructive for a number of reasons. First, there are important logistics that need advance planning. How will the...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership
Yes, it’s almost 2011. With luck, you are taking this opportunity to pause, relax and take a breather before leaping headlong into another hectic year. What better time to reflect upon your leadership motto – the simple phrase that will summarize your...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Judgment
Yes, the Christmas carol wishes you “tidings of comfort and joy.” But in leadership, seldom do those two emotional states correlate. That’s because leadership requires that you continually function outside of your comfort zone. In fact, leaders must...
by Christi Barrett | Fun, Values
Ever work in the hot summer sun mowing the neighbors’ lawns? Do cold call sales for three bucks an hour? Sweat through the night making widgets in a factory? As a young person, your jobs may not have been glamorous, but you learned lessons that have lasted a...
