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Comment on Are You Just Busy or Are You Busy Getting Results?

Regina Barr — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:08:08 GMT

So glad it's not just me Rhonda! Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Are You Just Busy or Are You Busy Getting Results?

Rhonda — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:46:51 GMT

I so agree with you on the importance of taking a step back and evaluating your goals to be sure that all the busyness is productive. Thanks for the reminder I needed it this week.

Comment on Are you getting in your own way?

Diane Benson — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:30:56 GMT

Regina,
You are absolutely right.
Self-doubts need to be released to allow us to move forward and be sucessful.

Comment on Are you 'heard' at work?

Regina Barr — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:37:44 GMT

I agree with you. It may not be my thing but if she can do it than more power to her.

Comment on Are you 'heard' at work?

Colleen Davis — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:58:33 GMT

My gut response is to think that she's crazy for serving on six boards. However, knowing nothing about her personal life, day-to-day career/board roles, and her ability to manage it all, who is anyone to judge? Obviously, she is juggling successfully or she wouldn't be rewarded so handsomely. Honestly, while I'm not sure it would be my thing, I stand in awe of her accomplishments. :)

Comment on Are you 'heard' at work?

Max Pegors — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:37:57 GMT

While it is amazing that this individual is serving on 6 boards, my comment would be more along the lines of trying to learn more about her technique. Rather than questioning whether she has a balanced life or whether she is effective on all 6 boards, let's try to learn from what she has accomplished. This is not for every woman, and obviously very few of either gender have accomplished this feat. However, she has accomplished it, and it is amazing. I wonder how she does it, and would love to learn more about how she manages her time and all of the information she must absorb.

Comment on Would this conversation shock you?

Patty Tanji — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:11:45 GMT

I agree with you that everything is negotiable. Never make assumptions about anything -- even what one thinks a particular job might look like in the future. We do have control over how a tasks are executed --No two people do 'partner' the same way. There are no victims here. Only mind traps. Seems we fall into them everyday.

Comment on When it comes to your career, do you feel like you're in charge?

Rhonda — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:25:50 GMT

This happens to be a very timely subject for me. I too have been feeling as though I do not have control of my career and I intend to do something about it.

Comment on Do you believe in yourself?

Rhonda — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:10:00 GMT

I recently conducted mid year reviews with my staff and this was a big part of the conversations. I really wanted to hit home on the idea of doing their very best in their present jobs in order to get noticed for future job promotions and other opportunities within the company. If possible I would like a copy of the article that you are referring to in your blog. I think there are times we doubt ourselves and its people like you and the other great network that we surround ourselves with that enable us to pick oursevles back up and move forward.

Comment on Would this conversation shock you?

Max Pegors — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:37:56 GMT

I once knew someone who was in a similar situation and she took on the new position. Over time, it ended up being too much for her and she was forced to leave it, regretfully. She was disappointed, but felt she made the right choice. Could there be any deep-seated feelings that this person has about the company that are surfacing, now that she would be part of the “old person’s network?” No slackers on this team, if you know what I mean. Is she anticipating feelings of disappointment in terms of the usual expectations one has of the new role, but thinking she will not be feeling fulfilled in comparison to the renewed effort she will have to put forth? It sounds like the coaching you did with her was perfect.

Food for thought. Good for you (regarding your schedule), glad you are busy!