Friday January 4, 2013
Liz Reyer
Columnist | Coach's Corner
Phone: 651-398-4765
Email: liz@deliverchange.com
Liz Reyer's Corner column, which advises executives, managers and workers on making positive changes, appears Mondays in the Star Tribune's Business Insider section.
Recent content from Liz Reyer
Make new year a time for reflecting, not resolving
As we move into a new year, it's customary for many to make resolutions. Bad habits we'll break, good behaviors we'll adopt. It's all well-intended but seldom leads to lasting positive change. Instead, at its worst, it can reinforce a belief that change is too difficult and even yield a sense of failure. Not quite the way to start the year!
Updated: December 30, 2012, - 02:00 PM
Reyer: Try these steps to ease the stress of the holidays
In a busy time of year like the holidays, it can be easy to get stressed out by the demands on your time. Family traditions, parties, school events and travel are added to the usual routine. At the same time, work can pick up in a year-end rush. The pressure can take an unnecessary toll on the joy of the season.
Updated: December 23, 2012, - 06:49 PM
Strategies for focusing amid competing demands
Q I don't believe in multi-tasking, but I have to switch gears so often that it feels like that's what I'm doing. Because of the nature of my work, that's not going to change. I'm finding that it's getting harder and harder to focus; what strategies can I use to lock in my mind when I need to?
Updated: December 16, 2012, - 04:09 PM
Resources
www.keyorganization.com/blog/relearning-how-to-focus
Updated: December 16, 2012, - 04:05 PM
Reyer: Getting more comfortable at the negotiating table
QPart of my job is to do some financial negotiations with clients, and I'm struggling with it. I don't feel comfortable, and don't feel like I'm getting the best outcomes. What can I do?
Updated: December 09, 2012, - 07:42 PM
Company layoffs take toll on workers who remain
Q Things seemed to be going pretty well at work, and then we had a few layoffs. It's really shaken me up, and I'm trying to settle down again. What do you suggest?
Updated: December 02, 2012, - 03:59 PM
Reyer: Make plan to help workers build professionalism
Q I'd like to help some of the newer employees in my company develop their general professionalism. They have good technical skills, but could use some polish. What would you suggest?
Updated: November 18, 2012, - 07:00 PM
RESOURCES
Updated: November 30, 2012, - 03:43 PM
Reyer: Getting temper under control will bring benefits
Q I've realized that I lose my temper at work once in a while, and people seem to be nervous around me. I don't want to have that effect on people; what can I do?
Updated: November 25, 2012, - 05:46 PM
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