Author Archives: Martha Duesterhoft
All Work and No Play? 4 Reasons To Change Your Ways
Are you all work & no play? You know what they say about… That’s right…it makes for a dull person. Not only that, research shows that …
Two Key Communication Tips When The News Is Bad
Last week was a difficult one. Both my parents have Parkinson’s disease and I went with them to their doctor’s appointment. One of the primary …
It Just Takes 3 Things To Be Wildly Successful
Have you heard of Adam Grant? If not, you soon will. Not only is Dr. Grant the youngest tenured professor at The Wharton School of …
Improve Engagement From Slackers By NOT Holding Them Accountable
In my coaching practice I work with many leaders on different behavior issues, but I’ve noticed a trend lately in leaders struggling with their ability …
Body Language: Fake It ‘Til You Make It
There are so many singing contests on TV these days, but one that really had a different spin, was The Voice. The contest begins with …
Mindfulness: What’s Your Mind Full Of?
Becoming more mindful - it’s on my personal learning agenda for 2013. I’m currently taking a course and am about three weeks into practicing meditation, which is …
Emily Bennington’s WHO SAYS IT’S A MAN’S WORLD [Book Review]
I had one of the most enjoyable and enlightening plane rides in a really long time and it had nothing to do with the airline …
Be Your Own Ref – Don’t Get Superbowled-over
How did you spend your Superbowl Sunday? Where you pleased with the winner? I know that millions of fans were certainly happy that the “official” …
Using Polarities in Problem Solving: “AND” not “OR” Thinking!
How many times do you find yourself in a situation where your perspective is completely opposite of another’s? As we take today to celebrate Martin …