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Managing Change Like Charles

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...

Gratitude: Your November “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...

The Advantages of Sloppiness

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...

The “Energy” of Anger

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...

Aussie Adorable-isms

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...