The First Hour Fix: The Small Morning Shift That Changes Everything

by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 12, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned that the universe has a funny way of getting my attention, especially when I’m moving too fast. The other day, I opened my laptop at 8 am, intending to spend a bunch of time updating the AdminsRock site with...

The 12 Days of Workplace Well-Being Advent Calendar

by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 4, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

Last week, I shared how much I enjoyed creating Advent calendars for my grandkids. It brought me a lot of pleasure. Then it occurred to me that I could make one for you, too! Introducing the 12 Days of Workplace Well-Being Advent Calendar. It’s filled with small daily...

The Secret to Winning Arguments

by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 2, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

Just thinking about the situation makes my shoulders tense, my heartbeat race, and the memory flood back like it was just yesterday. When in fact, this argument was years ago. I was arguing with a colleague at work. And I had moved into “Let me tell you why...

When Someone Shares a Terrible Idea (and You Can’t Say It’s Terrible)

by Rhonda Scharf | Nov 18, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in a meeting or chatting in the break room when someone excitedly shares an idea. They’re clearly proud of it. They’re animated, hopeful, and waiting for your response. And as you listen, your inner voice screams:   “That’s…...

The Most Important Question You Should Be Asking at Work: Why?

by Rhonda Scharf | Nov 17, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

Why is the sky blue? Why do birds fly south in the winter? Why do I have to go to work today? If you’ve ever spent time with a toddler, you’ve heard the question “Why?” a hundred times a day. I remember when my boys were young, they would...

Motions vs. Resolutions — What you need to know

by Rhonda Scharf | Nov 10, 2025 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

If you are responsible for taking minutes, you’ve likely frequently come across two terms: motions and resolutions. While they are closely related, it’s important to understand the differences and similarities. Motions and resolutions are the beating heart...