Posts by Anne McGurty
How to Delegate Tasks More Effectively in Project Management
Successful project management involves delegation, even if you are a solo business owner. Being aware of what tasks you are the best at and where you shouldn’t be using your time can make or break your project. In other words, just because you can do something or it is more affordable doesn’t mean you should.…
Read MoreScience Proves Gratitude Makes Us Happy
For most, gratitude is a pure outright thank you. For others a half-hearted thank you text or card may seal the deal. But in psychology, it’s is not just an offhand action. Gratitude is a positive emotion that goes a long way in contributing to happiness. The recognition entails more than feeling thankful for an…
Read MoreEmpathy Makes All the Difference
When it comes to listening, we do it all day long. We listen to music, the news, the sounds of our environment, and to those we love. Listening is an all day, everyday thing. Being a good listener is an important trait to have. People gravitate to good listeners who make them feel understood. Those…
Read MoreUse Active Listening to Improve Communication
One of the tools that great listeners use is active listening. This type of listening involves both verbal and non-verbal communication and is a highly effective form of communication. When all parties of a conversation use active listening, the outcomes are almost always favorable. What is active listening? Active listening is a technique used to…
Read More3 Habits to Break That Will Make You a Better Leader
3 habits to break that will make you a better leader
Read MoreDoes Coaching Really Make a Difference?
Most entrepreneurs and small business owners are great at the thing that they do. Whatever it is they are manufacturing, creating, delivering, or offering through their small business is what they are best at. Most people who start a small business are motivated by what they want to sell, more than being a business owner.…
Read More5 Mistakes That Destroy Your Productivity
Hello again! Did you know that some things you think are helping your productivity are actually keeping you from being productive? Here are 5 mistakes you might be making. You’re creating a to-do list with too many tasks on it. Your impossibly long to-do list that takes up several sheets of paper is a recipe…
Read MoreMeal Planning & Prep For Busy Professionals
Get meals made on and on the table fast.
Read MoreAsking for Forgiveness When You’ve Made a Mistake
It’s pretty easy to stand behind your own anger and offense when someone has hurt you. It isn’t always as easy to be the one who needs to be forgiven. When we’ve made a mistake, many things come into play – anger, shame, defensiveness. These things can really make it hard to ask for or…
Read MorePracticing the Art of Forgiveness in Everyday Life
According to an article published by Harvard Women’s Health Watch, forgiving those who hurt you can improve your mental and physical well being I would add that forgiveness will ultimately improve the quality of your life at work and at home. The easiest path to forgiving big things is by routinely forgiving small things. Practicing…
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