Author Archives: Priscilla Douglas

Question:  I thought this stuff only happened on YouTube until the guy seated next to me on the plane fell asleep and began to snore loudly.  I was trapped in a window seat on a two-hour flight.  Why did I … Continue reading →

Q: I just had an exhaustive personality assessment. How can I make the best use of this information?  A: Congratulations your organizaton has chosen to invest in you.  You can use this information to your advantage if you have the … Continue reading →

Q.   We used to be close friends at work, but now that my friend has married I notice that she has pulled away from me. I didn’t think anything about it until she “fell and broke a tooth” and then, … Continue reading →

Q.  Due to cost-cutting measures, I now work from home and don’t have day-to-day feedback.  In Getting There & Staying There, you encourage us to ensure that our behavior is appropriate.  How do I know if I am acting appropriately? … Continue reading →

Q.  I am in Sales and on track to exceed my numbers by the end of this month. I have a few small deals in the pipeline, and I honestly don’t expect another big deal to close until first quarter … Continue reading →

Enjoy today!  Now is the perfect time to solidify your plans to reflect, rest and connect with family and friends.  How will you spend Rosh Hashanah? Columbus Day Weekend? Thanksgiving?  Christmas?  Don’t forget to plan your New Year celebration. Enrich … Continue reading →

Q:  I would love to read a book just for my satisfaction; instead I have stacks of business books that I will never finish.   Do I have to wait until I retire to read a good book? A.    At times … Continue reading →

Q.  When it comes to feedback my boss only tells me that I am doing well.  I wish that she would tell me some of the negatives so that I can improve.  What can I do to get accurate feedback? … Continue reading →

 Q:   Help me! Each year we go to our summer home in Chilmark for three weeks.  I used to love it! But now, we have only been here four days and my brain is numbed by repetition of the same … Continue reading →

Q.   In May I lost my temper and my boss keeps bringing up the incident.  I have kept my emotions in check ever since but my boss won’t move on.  What can I do? A.  Congratulations keeping your emotions … Continue reading →