LivingBluPrints Blog
043 – FROM DUMB to SMART QUESTIONS – HOW TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR DECISION MAKERS TO HEAR YOU
Vid Summary: Are there really no dumb questions? Do you recall times when someone looked at you like you had 3 heads because of your question? Have you ever been gobsmacked by a co-workers really dumb question? How can we ask better questions, and as bosses, how can...
042 – USING YOUR EMOTIONS TO EVOLVE (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS THE KEY TO DIFFERENTIATION AT WORK)
Vid Summary: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is about increasing self-awareness to better navigate (work and life) Self-awareness helps us collaborate, and collaboration is essential in order to be good We need to communicate in ways your internal (and external) customers...
041 – PROCRASTINATION BUSTERS (stomp DISTRACTION + CRANKIES!)
Vid Summary: Most everyone feels stuck around something, which can lead to procrastination We might lack confidence, or have fear, or just really want to get it right the 1st time Some things are just boring and tough to stay on top of When we don't want to do...
040 – COVID and BLM and OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND CHANGE
Vid Summary: While I am no COVID or diversity expert, LivingBluPrints is about increasing awareness in order to navigate better ... its' about increasing understanding as to complexity of experience Empathy and Emotional Intelligence are key Without self-awareness we...
039 – How to keep COMPLAINING from DISTRACTING AND DERAILING YOU
Vid Summary: We often complain because we feel a lack of control, lack of understanding, or lack of clarity. Sometimes, we just want attention. But if you, or someone you know, really wants freedom from the negative spirals, here is a tool to use (borrowed and adapted...
038 – MANAGE DISTRACTIONS, PROJECTS, INTERRUPTIONS, EMAIL (and yourself) AT HOME
Vid Summary: This is super tactical... like: 'when/how often do I look at email, or 'what about the project I'm trying to get done?' or 'what about this dude that won't stop pinging me?' I'm always tweaking. I think we all are. My goals are usually around attempting...