Posts Tagged 'Laura Treonze'

Nov

30

Parenting Corner – Our 4 year old is acting out!

Q. I recently had a new baby and our 4-year old daughter is acting out.  Sometimes I’m afraid she is going to hurt the baby.  What should I do?  

A. Great question! Remember, this is a big transition for your daughter. She has been the  main focus of your attention …

Nov

28

Let’s talk finances!

Talking about finances can be stressful! Explore new approaches to budgeting – think of ways to increase how much you earn.…

Nov

24

Parenting Corner – My 5 yr old won’t sleep in her own bed!

Q. My daughter is 5 and sleeps in our bed every night. It was fine when she was little but it’s impacting my sleep and my relationship with my husband. She refuses to go to bed in her room; how do I get her to sleep in her own bed?…

Nov

21

Prospecting Reluctance

Prospecting activities for salespeople frequently includes cold calling–but this prospecting method doesn’t work for a majority of behavioral styles.  Learn how the DISC assessment can free your energy to prospect for new clients in a way that you’re comfortable with, allowing you to focus on consistent communications.…

Nov

20

In the Office – My Colleague is Rude

Q. I care a lot about the people on my team, so it’s frustrating when one of my “intellectual” colleagues with whom we collaborate talks down to them, is rude and insulting to the group.  What can I do to improve the situation for me and my team?  

A.  Great …

Nov

16

Parenting Corner – My kids are horrible at restaurants

Q: I can’t get my kids to stay seated in a restaurant!  It disturbs other people because they are so out of control, but I can’t stop them. How do I get them to behave?

A. Great question! Remember you are the parent and you set the standards for behavior …

Nov

14

Energy of “Being”

Are you pushing and hitting a brick wall in your efforts to get something done? If so, maybe you need to step back and stop “doing” and start “being” to get the results you want.…

Nov

10

Parenting Corner – Our Son Wants to Quit His Team

Q: My son is an excellent athlete who often plays on elite teams; recently his high school coach suggested he practice with a particular team during pre-season however the team is horrible and my son is miserable after every practice. He wants to quit but my husband and I think …

Nov

7

Is Your Partner Not Listening to You–or Not Hearing You?

Different behavioral styles learn and hear differently…so if your husband/wife doesn’t seem to be listening to you, maybe it’s time to improve your communication skills based on the DISC assessment so you can communicate in a way that you are being heard.…

Nov

6

In the Office – My Direct Report is Confrontational

Q.  I have a very hardworking yet confrontational direct report.  I find when we disagree I take responsibility for the disagreement to prevent the situation from escalating and in hopes she takes some responsibility as well, but she doesn’t.  How can I get her to see her role in a …