Sep 24, 2024 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, communication, happiness at work, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
A few years ago, I was brand new to our local speaking organization. As I often do, I joined the board and served to get a feel for the group and add value. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was about to get one of the greatest boundary lessons of my life. Before...
Sep 9, 2024 | boundaries, communication, happiness at work, mental health, professional development
Years ago, I showed up late to a coaching session. Not just, “oops, I hit every light on the way over, sorry I’m 4 minutes late,” late. I was, “OMG, I read my calendar wrong, plus I’m running around like a headless chicken, and oh yeah, I stopped for a bite to eat,”...
Jul 29, 2024 | boundaries, Business, communication, happiness at work, mental health, people pleasing, professional development
Does your employee have a boundary problem? Many moons ago, back when I was in college, I worked as a bank teller. It wasn’t exactly exciting, but my manager worked with my school schedule, and it paid the bills. I didn’t know it then, but it also provided many...
Mar 13, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, communication, happiness at work, mental health, personal development
Do you speak up or do you stay silent? The Problem At Hand In case you haven’t read “You Had Me At No,” or missed me talking about it, I had a bit of a breakdown in 2021. I was working full time for an animal rescue, handling a full slate of writing...
Oct 10, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, Business, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work
Sometimes, having healthy boundaries means firing a client. Did you just clutch at imaginary pearls and whisper, “Why, I never!”? When your business is in its infancy, the thought of firing a client may seem downright preposterous. After all, you worked hard to...
Oct 7, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, Business, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work, mental health, personal development, podcasts
Marc Haine Live: Episode 164 – Avoiding Overcommitment: The Art and Science of Healthy Boundaries with Sheryl Green The high demand and pressure midlevel and frontline managers feel creates a relentless cycle of stress, and the lack of healthy boundaries...
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