Yes, Men And Women Are From The Same Planet

by Rhonda Scharf | Jun 21, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Management, Office Solutions

About 15 years ago, it was widely publicized that men and women came from “different planets,” and therefore did not speak the same language. I not only disagree with this notion, I take offence to it. [ctt template=”3″ link=”J1TtX”...

You Could Be The Office Email Bully And Not Even Know It

by Rhonda Scharf | Jun 8, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda

Bullying has been getting a lot of press lately. In a study by PrevNet.ca 75 per cent of Canadians say they have been affected by bullying. That is an astounding number. [ctt template=”3″ link=”w7USm” via=”yes” ]75% of Canadians...

Imaginary Arguments In Your Head Will Only Get You So Far At Work

by Rhonda Scharf | May 18, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips

A former colleague holds complete conversations in his head with people with whom he is angry. He rarely speaks directly with the other person. This anger in his mind continues to build because of his frustration, yet he never lets the other person know that he is...

All-Or-Nothing Approach To Success Makes Failures Of Us All

by Rhonda Scharf | Apr 5, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions

Is life about winning and losing for you? Are you the kind of person who bets it all on one roll of the dice? I am a reality TV fanatic. I like the competition, the relationships, the plots and even the backstabbing on some of the shows. I am very aware that most of...

Can you ask for help?

by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 10, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Office Solutions, Tips

I’m a pretty black-and-white thinker. I’m all about an action plan, a solution, a strategy. I provide solutions to my clients, my friends and my family. I can always come up with solutions to other people’s problems. It’s my issues that are the...