by Rhonda Scharf | May 23, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management
Meetings are the number-one time waster in the workplace, according to a study by Verizon Business. They say that the average executive spends approximately 50 per cent of their time in meetings. The average middle manager spends about 35 per cent of their time in...
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...
by Rhonda Scharf | May 11, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions
When do you decide you’re under too much stress? When do you call in sick and take a mental health day? When do you put you at the top of your to-do list? Not often enough, I say — and when we do, it’s usually because our body has given us no choice...
by Rhonda Scharf | May 1, 2017 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions
I was so discouraged all I wanted to do was cry. Just a few years ago my New Year’s resolution was to get into shape (again)! I started running and quickly managed to become addicted to it. I looked forward to my runs. I planned them in advance. I woke up...
by Rhonda Scharf | Apr 11, 2017 | Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Tips
I was able to cross off an item on my bucket list this week, as I was fortunate enough to attend The Masters in Augusta GA. It was everything I dreamed of and more. Before I even went to Augusta, I knew the rules stated that I was not allowed to bring my mobile phone...
