by Alice | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
As I read Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime, I was struck by his comment regarding the “give a man a fish” saying. Yes, when we teach a man to fish, it gives that person food for a lifetime, and yet, sometimes, it’s important, and perhaps even...
by Alice | May 17, 2017 | Leadership, Motivation
So, you’ve been promoted to manager/supervisor. Congratulations! You’re excited and apprehensive at the same time. What can you do now to ensure your success? As an individual contributor, you had to manage your own job-related tasks, and likely also interface with...
by Alice | May 16, 2017 | Communication Strategies, Leadership, Motivation
Are you a new supervisor? There’s lots to learn, and lots to remember! Here are three things to keep in mind that will help you generate credibility, trust, and respect. When a problem arises, address it sooner rather than later—don’t let it fester—in your own...
by Alice | May 15, 2017 | Books @ Work, Self Awareness, Uncategorized
Books @ Work: While reading Originals by Adam Grant, I was delighted to see that the research shows that procrastination actually yields a better product! I’ve always known that about the deck we converted into a porch many years ago. As we delayed, the ideas for...
by Alice | May 12, 2017 | Ask Alice, Communication Strategies, Conflict, Leadership, Motivation
Ask Alice: How do I “manage up” when my boss has clearly over committed the resources of our department? We are a high-profile department and he seems to be saying yes and promising things to clients and stakeholders without understanding what it takes to get those...