Dealing with a Gaslighter in the Workplace

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 18, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

You and Gail work together and used to get along fine, but something has recently shifted in your relationship. You notice you are being left out of discussions, email chains, and team gatherings, and you don’t understand why.  You gather your courage and bring...

What to do when you betray someone’s confidence

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 12, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

Have you ever innocently shared something about someone when you shouldn’t? I did, and boy, I created tension between my daughter-in-law and me. Almost four years ago, Laura and my son Patrick told us they were expecting; we were as excited as if we were...

Is it Stress or Pressure?

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 1, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

I woke up this morning far earlier than I needed to. During the night, my brain wouldn’t shut off. I had an early morning online workshop, deadlines that were running tight, and a long list of to-dos. I was scrambling, worried I wouldn’t have enough time to complete...

Dealing With Change Fatigue

by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 28, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips

We’ve all heard that death and taxes are the only predictable things in life, but we know that change should be part of that expression, too.  And boy, have we seen change over the past few years. We were turned upside down in March 2020, and I’m not sure...

How to Network Like a Pro – 5 Tips to Ensure Success

by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 21, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips

You’re attending a professional conference and don’t know anyone else attending. There is a networking reception on the opening night, and you dread going. How will you chat with others you don’t know? What will you chat about, or will you end up...

Dealing with Difficult People

by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 15, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Tips

Dealing with difficult people is a challenge, but you can overcome it by following a few simple steps. I know this because I’m that person who is sometimes difficult to deal with and I can fix difficult situations too.  I don’t intend to be difficult; that...