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 …

Apr 24

Have more by doing less

Are you ready to bring abundance into your life? Be who you are and open the doors for allowing abundance to flow to you.…

Apr 23

In the Office – Starting a new career

Q. My career is in investment banking but my passion is cooking.  I’m afraid I won’t be able to support my family starting out in a new career but I dread going back to investment banking.  What should I do?  

A. Great question! Many people are afraid to make the …

Apr 19

Parenting Corner – Having the “sex” talk

Q. My kids are in middle school and my husband and I have been avoiding the “sex talk” but we know it’s time.  Any advice on how to approach this topic with three totally different kids?  

A. Great question! You are right, it is time for the talk; after all …

Apr 17

The gift of DISC

Understanding your child’s behavioral style can help you deepen your relationship by giving that child what they need to feel loved, rather than what you think they need.…

Apr 12

Parenting Corner – My daughter got caught cheating

Q:  My daughter got caught cheating on her history test and was sent to the dean.  She’s a generally good kid, so I don’t understand why she would do this.  To make matters worse, I volunteer at the school so this is extremely embarrassing; what do I do?  

A:  Great …

Apr 10

Are you asking the right questions?

Questions like “why” and “how” are non-productive and keep us stuck in the past; learn the right questions to start moving forward. Click here to download a quick reference guide on the right questions to ask.…