Author Archives: Elise Cary

What Was I Thinking? Insights When Decisions Need Unwinding

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Elise Cary

Have you ever awaken suddenly in the middle of the night with that gnawing, panicky feeling that a decision you made recently was totally the …

Posted in Insights, Observations | Tagged changing mind, decision making, decisions, intuition, MBTI, personal resiliency, second guessing | Leave a comment

Do Presidential Debates Make You Squirm?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Elise Cary

Did you watch the presidential debates? I tried, but frankly, they made me uncomfortable, so I bailed. Maybe you found them unsettling as well? I …

Posted in Communications, Leadership | Tagged collaboration, communication, compromise, conflict, conflict resolution, empathy, leadership, listening, managing conflict, presidential debates, resolving conflict, Thomas-Kilmann, working out solutions | Leave a comment

Channel Your Inner Mark Twain . . .

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Elise Cary

I’m reminded when I step into a classroom of how powerful stories can be in facilitating the learning process. Stories engage us and kick our …

Posted in Communications | Tagged communication, facilitation, Heath Brothers, influence, learning, Made to Stick, professional development, stories, storytelling, training | Leave a comment

Would You Just Get To The Point?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Elise Cary

True confessions: my family and more honest friends and colleagues would likely say that I have a tendency to talk around a point for way …

Posted in Communications | Tagged brain, communication, concise, David Rock, facilitate insight, mental imagery, mental processing, messages, quiet leadership, succinct, understanding, visual imagery | Leave a comment

Champagne Product, Stale Beer Experience

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Elise Cary

The alignment of planets and collision of circumstances created a recent need for us to purchase four cars for our family within a six-month period! …

Posted in Observations | Tagged buyer values, client experience, communication, empathy, influence, integrity, listening, people skills, Positive customer experience, sales strategy, success, treating customers well | Leave a comment

What You SEE Is Not Always What You GET

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Elise Cary

I’ve defected from American Idol this year — don’t even get me started about last year’s winners. But AI’s loss is The Voice’s gain. And …

Posted in Communications | Tagged bias, communication, first impressions, judging others, non-verbal communication, perceptions | Leave a comment

The Gold Rolex – For Real!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Elise Cary

A friend of mine is about to receive a Rolex watch from his employer as gratitude for 25 years of service to the company. What …

Posted in Talent | Tagged corporate culture, digital world, employees behaviors, happy employees, long-term employment, loyalty, Rolex, successful companies, workforce, workplace behaviors | 1 Comment

Author Archives: Elise Cary

What Was I Thinking? Insights When Decisions Need Unwinding

Do Presidential Debates Make You Squirm?

Channel Your Inner Mark Twain . . .

Would You Just Get To The Point?

Champagne Product, Stale Beer Experience

What You SEE Is Not Always What You GET

The Gold Rolex – For Real!

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