by jean | Nov 11, 2009 | One Opinion
My dear friend Charles got news yesterday that felt like a sucker punch. His boss told him he would be laid off within the month. Charles really liked this job. It required many of his skills and he was paid well. He wondered why his boss didn’t go to bat for him. He...
by jean | Nov 3, 2009 | One Minute Note
Gratitude lists are an effective way to lighten one’s mood. I feel rather snarky today so I will test this out now: Carrot juice at a great price at Trader Joe’s My Honda Fit Loving my writing class My friend Rachel The relief of hitting today’s...
by jean | Oct 30, 2009 | One Opinion
There once was a client who wanted to manage every moment of the training we had scheduled. She required an agenda down to the minute and when the day arrived, she gave me feedback at every break. I found the level of oversight challenging and proudly I rose to meet...
by jean | Oct 21, 2009 | One Opinion
Take a 30 second peak at this anger management seminar for police officers. The group decided that Ghandi was one example of someone channeling the energy of anger for good. Enjoy the info compliments of Jean Franzblau Consulting! [youtube...
by jean | Oct 16, 2009 | From the Speaker's Circuit
I just got back from Australia this morning. This was my fourth and best business trip Down Under. Below is my group of “delegates” (their word for attendees) in Brisbane. Brisbane is pronounced “Briz-bin.” With each trip I learn a little bit...