by clearmessages | Jun 25, 2015 | Monthly Memo
Who hasn’t thought they just didn’t ‘fit in’ from time-to-time? It is often associated with a concern in your school years, but I know from personal experience it can come up in the adult world as well. There may be certain situations where the thought comes to mind....
by clearmessages | May 28, 2015 | Monthly Memo
If you remember NOTHING else I’ve ever written, remember the title of this Monthly Memo. Seriously. The very simplest piece of advice I can provide for you is that a smile will do more for you than just about anything else I can tell you. And frankly, for many of us,...
by clearmessages | Apr 30, 2015 | Monthly Memo
There were two reporters allowed to see the behind-the-scenes world at the Tonight Show studios in Burbank, CA, on the last day Johnny Carson showed up for work in May of 1992. I was one of them. It was the luckiest day of my work life. Johnny Carson ruled late-night...
by clearmessages | Mar 25, 2015 | Monthly Memo
You cannot ask that question! Every HR handbook you read tells you and Federal law backs it up. You cannot ask someone their age in the workplace or in a job interview. (You can’t even ask someone when they graduated from high school or any “age revealing” questions!)...
by clearmessages | Feb 26, 2015 | Monthly Memo
Working recently with a group of doctors, I emphasized how important it was to plan a strong start for their presentations – perhaps with an interesting anecdote about why they practice in the specialty area they all shared. Each got up and gave it a try. The...
by clearmessages | Jan 27, 2015 | Monthly Memo
There are plenty of us who say there should be fewer meetings. I would be in that group! But when we must meet, let’s make sure we have a game plan, especially around who speaks and how much they speak. Here are some suggestions to make your next important meeting...
