Are You Married at Work?

by Rhonda Scharf | Mar 5, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

We’ve all heard the expression “work spouse.” Typically, it’s said in a joking manner. But in fairness, there is something to be said for the concept. Are you married at work? [ctt template=”3″ link=”974b3″ via=”yes” ]Are you...

Do You Justify Your Bad Behaviour?

by Rhonda Scharf | Feb 7, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda

I love the old television show What Not to Wear. I love how happy the person is after their makeover, but I laugh at the hidden camera segments when they first announce to the guest that they have been nominated to be on the show. They show their new guest hidden...

Balance & Sanity

by Rhonda Scharf | Jan 25, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Have you ever heard the expression that work-life balance is a complete myth? Sometimes I wonder if it is, and sometimes I’m sure it’s not. We need to work towards balance and sanity. And what works for me may not work for you. Here are five tips on how we...

If You Could Turn Back Time

by Rhonda Scharf | Jan 17, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management

Have you ever sung along to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time” and then reflected on exactly what it is you would do if you could go back? I know I have. I think about relationships, financial decisions, personal decisions and of course, career decisions. When I ask...

Are You Listening?

by Rhonda Scharf | Jan 14, 2019 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda

Have you ever been told that you’re not a good listener? Do you need me to repeat that for you? Have you ever been told that you’re not a good listener? I’m sure we all have, and the reality is, sometimes we’re not. Sometimes we’re really...