Neely’s Nuggets
Today many people are working from home due to the transition to hybrid workplaces. In this blog, I will share some proven strategies that have allowed me to be effective while working from home,
Worry and Stress are at all time high levels for many of us. This blog is designed to help you deal better with your worries.
I am an old school trainer and coach. The early part of my career was spent as an IBM Service person, a trainer and ultimately a professional consultant before the internet even existed. I grew up dealing with people face to face or on the phone. All of that experience and training has helped me to understand that […]
When it comes to understanding a person’s behaviors, especially the motivation behind those behaviors, the 12 Driving Forces measures the impetus for why a person does the things they do. The 12 Driving Forces are based on six Keywords, one for each of 6 continuums. The six Keywords are Knowledge, Utility, Surroundings, Others, Power, and Methodologies. […]
When it comes to understanding a person’s behaviors, especially the motivation behind those behaviors, the 12 Driving Forces measures the impetus for why a person does the things they do. One of the 12 Driving Forces is ‘Resourceful.” Resourceful speaks to people who are driven by practical results, maximizing both efficiency and returns for their investment of […]
Last week, I wrote about becoming more engaged in internet-based communication as a business. This week, I want to go over resistances and strategies to adopting new methods of communication. Resistance to Change Joel Barker, who is an expert in dealing with change, introduced me to the concept of a Paradigm Shift through one of […]
How your organization can make the most of Internet-Based Communication In this article, I want to share some ideas that will encourage you to embrace Internet-Based Communication (IBC) for your organization. We all learned our ABCs, now let’s embrace our IBCs. I will share some communication insights and my experiences as I make the transition […]
The Five Dimensions of Trust Trust is at the very heart of every working or personal relationship. If trust is high, almost any obstacle can be overcome. If it is low, most issues are almost impossible to overcome. When trust is low, there is an enormous drain on people’s emotions and productivity. Here are some […]
10 Rules for Effective Meetings How often do you attend a meeting where you would rather be sitting in a dentist’s chair? When meetings are not effective, there is an enormous drain on people’s productivity. Here are some things to consider: Purpose and ground rules should be clear to all Have a clear, realistic and […]
How to Focus Your Efforts and Build a Synergistic Team How often have you been part of a truly effective team? Sometimes, it is just a matter of having the “right” people working together. Do you wish that you could re-create that environment with your current team? By understanding the crucial elements of effective teams, […]