Old Habits and a New Year
You've started your new year but have you brought some bad habits into 2015? Maybe these are things that don't bother you but really annoy other people. These can really [...]
Jan, 20
2015
Jan, 13
2015
Stuck in the Airport – Leadership, Decisions, and Perspective
A key component of leadership is being able to make good decisions that include perspectives other than your own. Your own view of a situation may be comfortable but it [...]
Jan, 6
2015
Clutter at Work: Productivity Tip
Clutter loves that you don't have time to put something in its proper place. It enjoys watching you get upset when you can't find something. Maybe you're tired of clutter [...]
Dec, 30
2014
How to Ask the Right Questions
When you ask the right questions, you save time and get the information you need. But before this process can happen, you may need to do a little homework. It's [...]
Dec, 16
2014
Easy Tips for Better Public Speaking
Want some easy tips for better public speaking? After people see me give a presentation, they often will ask me to give them some tips for how they can improve [...]
Dec, 9
2014
Why You Must Ask Questions
To get ahead in your career, you must ask questions. The questions we don't ask or are afraid to appear silly asking can come back to haunt us. In this [...]
Nov, 25
2014
Does Micromanagement Hold You Back?
If you want to see micromanagement on full display, then you should visit a charity car wash. It can be ground zero for people making outrageous demands. In this week's [...]
Nov, 18
2014
Beware of Outside Help
Beware of outside help on the job because sometimes they may hurt you. The idea that your trash is not treasure is easy to understand and yet difficult to remember [...]
Nov, 11
2014
Why You Need to Listen to Feedback
You need to listen to feedback because sometimes you may miss an important message. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast takes you into the communication curve, where a perceived [...]
Nov, 5
2014
Do You Need to Change Your Priorities?
It's important to ask yourself if you need to change your priorities when those priorities are producing mixed results. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast challenges you to consider [...]