by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 26, 2015 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Tips
Joy is a deep-rooted feeling of ultimate contentment. Joy shows itself on your face, and in your actions. How often do you feel joy? Do you even think about it? What brings you joy? What causes you to feel peace and contentment? I recently made a commitment to...
by Rhonda Scharf | Apr 29, 2015 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Management
It’s great to work with someone who makes you feel important. Someone who remembers your name, and maybe that you have a dog named Brownie or that you recently took a vacation to Florida. When you work with someone like that, the time seems to fly and you look forward...
by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 22, 2011 | Ask Rhonda, Help Me Rhonda, Tips
I was sitting in the airport today when a tall, striking blonde woman, about my age walked by. She had long blond hair (extensions), beautiful long lashes (false), perfectly manicured nails (acrylic), tight facial features (botox), full puffy lips (collagen), overtly...
by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 21, 2011 | Ask Rhonda, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Tips
Is it ever OK to explain your personal situation to your boss, clients and co-workers? I’m cranky today. This is a rare occurrence for me. Rarer still—I’m admitting it. Normally I don’t tell anyone that I’m not in a great mood. Usually, I just fake a good attitude. Do...
by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 17, 2010 | Ask Rhonda, Help Me Rhonda, Office Solutions, Tips
I’ve opened my mouth and managed to get both feet in there! Sure, I’ve done that before—we all have—but this time I’ve hurt someone who matters to me and that makes me feel terrible. I jokingly say that I have a (self-diagnosed) disease that makes my lips work faster...