May 22

The power of mirroring

Mirroring and matching are techniques that allow you to build connection, trust and rapport.…

May 21

In the Office – I’m Burned Out! (Repost)

Q. Although I get two weeks vacation each year, our company is struggling, so this year I didn’t take my vacation. I’m totally burned out and still don’t feel like I can leave without risking my job; what do I do?

A. Your dedication, although commendable, is detrimental to you …

May 17

Parenting Corner – Setting goals

This week’s blog isn’t a question but instead shares a personal experience I’m having with my daughter. I hope it serves you in business in and life.  ~ Laura Treonze

Looking at pictures from Tuesday’s track meet, the last one of the regular season, I smile with pride as I think about Taylor’s year as a freshman runner. She earned a varsity letter in x-country and indoor track and she will continue to practice with the members of the team …

May 15

Benefits of understanding behavior

It takes different behavioral styles to cover all the positions on a team, but those differences can create challenges in working harmoniously together. Leadership has to learn how to bring the best parts of each behavioral style to the table so the team can learn to appreciate their differences and …

May 10

Parenting Corner – Teaching Your Child Resourcefulness (Re-post)

May 8

Learn how to stack success

Learn to practice stacking your successes, rather than your failures, to attract more of what you want in your life. Use this worksheet daily to build the mental muscle of stacking successes.…

May 7

In the Office: My direct report is hard driving

Q.  I have an outstanding direct report who prides himself on getting the job done; the challenge is his hard-driving personality pushes clients faster than the task deserves or the client desires.  How do I temper his approach without negatively impacting his commitment and enthusiasm?  

A. Great question! Your approach …

May 3

Parenting Corner – Dating emotionally unhealthy people

Q:  My college-age son has a history of dating people who are emotionally unhealthy.  He has done this since high school and I’m fearful of his choices long-term.  How can I help him recognize the behavior before he gets into a serious relationship?  

A:  Great question! Although your desire to …

May 1

Did Your Motivation Leave?

We’re taught to model other people who have already had success, and that makes a lot of sense as long as we’re modeling someone with our behavioral style. When we learn a system of “how” to do something based on a different behavioral style, it won’t feel natural to follow …

Apr 26

Parenting Corner – My son is lazy

Q: My son is lazy. Although he gets good grades he doesn’t apply himself. He participates in sports and activities but only when pushed by me and my husband. How do I get him to be more of a go-getter?

A. Great question! Often we parent based on our behavioral …