Monthly Archives: March 2014

Q:  Should I join Toastmasters?  My colleagues speak well “off the cuff,” but I am not a good public speaker.  I have been able to avoid it up till now, but given my new role I can’t avoid it any … Continue reading →

Q:  I hate the term “think outside the box,” but unless we change our business processes we will not be competitive.  How do I think outside the box? A:  I can appreciate your reaction to the term because the admonition … Continue reading →

Q:  My organization is very clique-y and I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb. Why can’t I fit in? A:  You are in luck today.  Everyone can claim to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day and in … Continue reading →

Q:  I never thought that this would happen to me: Another day has passed, and I am sitting at my desk, not working out.  Help! A:  In his book The End of Illness, Dr. David Agus warns that “sitting for … Continue reading →

Q:   My boss suggested that I get a coach–am I in trouble? A:  If this were 2004, not 2014, having your boss recommend you see a coach might be a negative signal. But today, coaching is viewed as a perk, … Continue reading →