Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
The first thing I invite my clients—and now you—to do is make the seven choices from the Third Ear Conflict Resolution process. That's to get rid of any emotional charge that you might have around …
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How many of us get overwhelmed by the time and energy it takes to manage our careers, households, health, and what's left of our social lives? Do you ever wonder if you could outsource the tasks you …
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(This post originally appeared one year ago today. Thank goodness the future looks brighter again. Here's part of how I made sure of that.) Especially during the first two weeks of the Coronavirus …
[Read more...] about Five Lessons You Learn on the Path of Self-Motivation
I have been self-employed and largely working from home since 2003. I also work with many freelancers, independent contractors, and small businesses--from sole proprietors doing business under trade …
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Nance was recently asked by Upjourney how to be a quick thinker. You might recall she is a bit of a brain nerd. Here's what she had to say: As scientists and researchers discover more about how our …
[Read more...] about Nance L. Schick Shares with Upjourney Her Tips for Quick Thinking
Nance was asked by Claire Gillespie of SimpleMost to discuss the questions you should ask before hiring a lawyer. Not surprisingly, her number one question was "Can I avoid going to court?". An …
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Nance talked with Eric Sarver, Esq. of the Employment Law Today Radio Show about the stress of running a business during COVID, and how that stress can exacerbate personality clashes and cause …
Your $20.00 per hour employee costs you $25.00 to $28.00 per hour. That's when he is giving you 100% effort. But if you're not skilled in managing employees, he might convince you it's only fair for …
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I see far too many people dissolve good businesses unnecessarily. They typically have more options than they think. Limited by perfectionistic thinking, they hide their concerns and intentions from …
[Read more...] about Case Study: The Business Partner Who Wants Out
I recently reflected on a story about how many hidden biases interfered with a relationship I had briefly in high school. Racist thoughts and beliefs had been taught by the people around me and the …
