by Jen Barnett | Dec 21, 2021 | Connections, Influence, Mind
I am sure you have heard this before – “Find your purpose at work and you will like your job more!” You may not love every single aspect of your job. However, if you can find how your work is directly linked to helping others – the 3 Cs: customers...
by Jen Barnett | Dec 17, 2021 | Connections, Mind, Results
I remember my first Blackberry phone so well. The consulting firm that I worked for gave them to all the consultants with one goal in mind – multitasking. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, we saw a rise in the use of “productivity devices,” and we welcomed...
by Jen Barnett | Sep 30, 2021 | Connections, Mind
Challenge: TRUE or FALSE: Connecting in a time of crisis requires messy vulnerability. ⚠️ Listen in on a REAL client conversation with Chris as he explains the importance of connection in a crisis and how to troubleshoot common issues that may arise when working far...
by Jen Barnett | Jul 13, 2021 | Connections, Influence, Mind
You step up to the plate (your daily life). The bases are loaded (potential), you could strike out (risk), get walked (fortune), hit a grounder or bunt (small strategic gain), or seize the moment and swing for the fences (meeting opportunity head on). What’s made...
by Jen Barnett | Jan 11, 2021 | Connections, Influence, Mind
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” So, was MLK a good leader or a good manager? If 2020 taught us anything,...
by Jen Barnett | Aug 12, 2020 | Connections, First Hand Results, Mind
Challenge: Executive leaders face two daunting challenges: the first is solving complex problems for the organization. The second is managing the emotional stress and pressure caused by the first challenge. Solution: When an executive leader needs a sounding board,...
