Category Archives: Training that Works for Today’s Workplaces
Transform your leadership, transform your life
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” ~Seneca The best leader I ever had the pleasure of working for was never stressed. He always smiled, greeted you warmly, asked about your kids and actually remembered their ages and names. … Continue reading
Temperatures and … Tempers
It was a hot, sunny, July day in 2006. I started that morning looking great in my Power Suit, hair perfect, just enough makeup to make me flawless. By 1:30 pm, my makeup had melted off my face, my hair … Continue reading
Speaking of Meetings … How To Stop “Brain Drift”
You’re running a meeting. You are sharing information that could be helpful to other members of your team. Well … at the very least, you’re keeping everyone in the loop. No one can say your leadership is not transparent. You … Continue reading
Career Booster #5: 3 Major Costs of Not Having Your Solid “Why”
Many smart people make an honest mistake when setting goals for the New Year. They start with WHAT they want to accomplish. They set “Stretch Goals” and create detailed action plans to forge ahead with confidence. I’m about to share … Continue reading
A Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way
The power of a simple “Thank you” or a well timed gift. It doesn’t take much to boost the loyalty and motivation of your staff. You just need to pay attention to who they are as human beings, and show … Continue reading
Carol Carter’s Coffee Corner
Struggling to write a great speech? Deliver a presentation? Deal with a difficult co-worker? Confront an employee? Lead others through a challenging change? Make your workplace a place you and your team want to work in? Come to Carol Carter’s … Continue reading
How To Survive the Office Christmas Party
“Family that plays together stays together” ~original author unknown Ah, the annual office Christmas party – the party we all grumble about if we don’t get, but we all fear and dread when we do. Who’s coming? What do I … Continue reading
“Soft Skills??? This is a Business, Not a Daycare!”
Somewhere over the last century we lost the meaning of leadership. It was buried under the hierarchy of the industrial revolution, twisted by a few wars, contorted by Hollywood, and made a joke by government. Somehow “soft skills” and “leadership” … Continue reading
Using Video to Build Credibility With Your Clients AND Your Team
As information increases faster and faster and attention spans and patience grow smaller and smaller, video is replacing traditional ways of communicating. If a picture is worth 1 thousand words, then a video is worth 1 million. Those watching your … Continue reading
Crying and Other Craziness in the Workplace
If work is just business, why do people cry over it? The answer is – we are human, not machines. Threats (real or perceived) to our security cause all KINDS of nasty and embarrassing reactions. Once upon a time, when … Continue reading