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Author: Barbara Sulik

Leadership

A Manager’s Worst Trait

As I have progressed in my career I have come to realize that every job has its pros and cons.  And every supervisor does as well.  Sometimes your supervisor is too hands off.  Or sometimes you might come across a micro-manager.  You may wish that you received more praise or credit.  Or maybe you receive… Read More

Posted 8 years ago March 27, 2015
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

The KISS Principle

The US Navy adopted the KISS principle in the 1960’s.  It is most commonly thought to represent Keep It Simple, Stupid.  The intention is not to imply that people are stupid but to remind us that systems typically work best if they are simple to learn, understand, and adapt. I am not a huge fan… Read More

Posted 8 years ago March 2, 2015
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

Touch it Once: Get Organized in 2015

Picture this, you arrive home from work and grab your mail out of the mailbox.  You quickly flip through it and spend a few extra minutes looking at the grocery ad.  The pile of mail is put down on the counter.  After dinner, you pick up the pile again and flip through it looking for… Read More

Posted 8 years ago December 31, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Leadership

The Joke that Went Too Far

Every week I am required to send a status report to a group of peers and my boss that highlights what I have been working on over the past week and what I am going to tackle in the upcoming week. Each person in the distribution group does the same.   It is an excellent communication… Read More

Posted 8 years ago December 12, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

Change your Mindset, Change your Life

As I’ve mentioned before, I embarked on my #1 Bucket List item this year and participated in a 140.6 mile triathlon this month.  Back in March I started documenting my journey in a private blog for my family and friends. Over the course of my training, I have encountered some negative comments, hate filled drivers,… Read More

Posted 8 years ago November 14, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

Why You Should Implement A Gag Order At Your Next Meeting

In a previous life I worked for the Chief Security Officer for a large hospital.  I was often present in the Incident Command Center during critical times such as facility closures, new facility openings, and even visits from the President of the United States.  Within the Incident Command Center there was a gag order in… Read More

Posted 8 years ago October 31, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

The One Trait You Need to Get Ahead

Courage.  No big decision, growth, or success can ever occur without courage.  Building courage is all about putting yourself in uncomfortable situations more often.  The more you get used to challenging yourself out of your comfort zone, the more courageous you become.  The more courageous you become, the more able you will be to make… Read More

Posted 8 years ago October 9, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Productivity

Using SWOT Analysis for Personal Growth

Are you looking for a simple model to analyze a plan related to personal growth?  Do you need a simple way to objectively create a strategy for decision making? Try a SWOT Analysis.   It is a great way to analyze your current situation in order to define where you want to go.  All you need… Read More

Posted 8 years ago October 3, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Leadership

Staying Healthy on the Road

My job requires about seven weeks of travel a year.  While that is relatively minor, it is still almost 15% of the year and too much to let good health and fitness habits lax.  It is important to remember that work travel is not vacation.  This can be hard when you do not have access… Read More

Posted 8 years ago September 5, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Leadership / Productivity

Don’t Miss This Chance to Make a Great First Impression

I once started a new job, on a Friday, at 2:30 p.m. Mind you, this was a typical Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job. There was no explanation given on the somewhat odd start day and time. When I showed up, no one seemed to remember I was coming in. My desk… Read More

Posted 8 years ago August 20, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Leadership

How to Build a Balanced Team

Hiring the right people is a skill.  When I first started hiring I was immediately drawn to people who were like me.  I would fill my team with those folks, because, of course, my way was the only way to be successful. I was so naïve. The best teams are built from a variety of… Read More

Posted 9 years ago August 1, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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Leadership

5 Useful Tips When Asking for a Raise

Do you feel like you should be earning more money?  Are other people in similar roles earning more than you?  Has it been more than 12 months without a performance increase?  Here are some tips to ask your Supervisor for a raise. 1.    Schedule a time to meet with your supervisor The big question is… Read More

Posted 9 years ago July 18, 2014
By Barbara Sulik
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