How to be Kind at Work

by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 10, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

I’m traveling today, and tempers are up, fuses are short, and it appears people everywhere have forgotten how to be kind. I appreciate that kindness isn’t a priority for most people in an airport, but have you noticed (because I have) that kindness at work...

Top 5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 2, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

The pandemic has taught me a few new skills. One of them is being able to tune out distractions and hear only the thoughts in my head. It has its pros and cons. Offices and airport lounges have transitioned to become hotelling workspace over the past few years. Big...

Oversharing  – Guidelines to Avoid it!

by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 25, 2023 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips

I’m one of those “open-book” kind of people. It’s just who I am, and while I don’t think I overshare my personal life (especially the struggles I may be experiencing), I can appreciate that not everyone is comfortable sharing with others...

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...