by Joanie Connell | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
There’s so much pressure to perform these days that it’s tempting to keep control over projects and minimize room for failure. Why do managers resist delegating? “They’re not ready.” This is a typical reason leaders give to keep doing the work themselves instead...
by Joanie Connell | Mar 14, 2017 | News
LinkedIn Pulse article.
by Joanie Connell | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, Communication, Leadership
For most of us, it’s hard to say “no”—if not all of the time, at least in some situations. One such situation is when you think it might harm your career. Ironically, sometimes, not saying “no” might actually hurt your career more. For example, it’s important to...
by Joanie Connell | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog
By Joanie Connell. My husband said to me one day, “Do you know what I love about you?” My heart beat a little faster as I fluffed my hair and stood up a little straighter. “You get things done.” He finished. I tried not to let my disappointment show. “I get things...
by Joanie Connell | Jul 6, 2014 | Blog, Flexible Work, Leadership, Resilient
By Joanie Connell Taking two weeks off in itself is a great way to gain perspective on life. Traveling to another country is even better. I just returned from two weeks in Paris. During those two weeks I experienced a very different way of life. I was kept up till all...