by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 18, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management
Are you Likable? People will never forget how you made them feel. It’s my favorite Maya Angelou quote. When people are working with you, personally or professionally, they remember how they felt when they were with you. That’s what charisma is to me....
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 15, 2019 | Communication, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management
People today have a short fuse—everyone is stressed. And when people are stressed, they can become difficult to be around. Chances are, you’ve worked with at least one difficult person in your organization. You recognize the behaviors of a difficult person,...
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 5, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management
We’ve all heard the expression “work spouse.” Typically, it’s said in a joking manner. But in fairness, there is something to be said for the concept. Are you married at work? [ctt template=”3″ link=”974b3″ via=”yes” ]Are you...
by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 15, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about balance and sanity, and I gave you five tips on how to keep that balance and sanity. I that five isn’t enough, so this week we have five more for you because it’s just not quite that simple. Our first tip is really with...
by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 7, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda
I love the old television show What Not to Wear. I love how happy the person is after their makeover, but I laugh at the hidden camera segments when they first announce to the guest that they have been nominated to be on the show. They show their new guest hidden...