by Kris Plemmons | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog Posts
Here’s another one of those things that pains me to admit – I overcommitted and found myself on the path to burnout, AGAIN! Argh! 😬 LOL! Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself! 😂 What happened? I was stressing out about too many things, not sleeping well, and...
by Kris Plemmons | Jul 15, 2023 | Blog Posts
What is one activity in your work that you are naturally drawn to? What do you like doing or even love doing? Can you spend at least 20% of your time doing it today? I had one of those days yesterday where I felt like it was all grind and no fun. While this is not...
by Kris Plemmons | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog Posts
Thinking of You While striving for excellence is admirable, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to go it alone. Exploring resources in your community, such as mentors, networking groups, and online communities can help you stay motivated and...
by Kris Plemmons | Jul 13, 2023 | Blog Posts
I’d worked my butt off! Had great results! I expected someone to acknowledge this with a promotion. I felt entitled and was not seeing any movement from my boss. I became frustrated. As shameful as this is to admit, I became a victim of the circumstance. ...
by Kris Plemmons | Jul 12, 2023 | Blog Posts
Doesn’t it seem easier to avoid those stressful, scary, or uncomfortable things you know you should be doing? I was reminded of this as I spoke with a client recently. They were avoiding having a difficult conversation with a direct report. It turned out they were...
by Kris Plemmons | Jul 8, 2023 | Blog Posts
Conflict in teams is an opportunity to uncover the truth rather than a battle for personal victory. To approach conflict constructively, let go of the need to be right and cultivate curiosity for the actual truth. Embrace open-mindedness and active listening to...