by Trish Springsteen | Nov 13, 2008 | Business, Communication
Well – we don’t really have swords these days – so the quotation is not really apt is it? But I have to admit we have succumbed to the fashion of writing a book!It should be easy; after all as Beryl Bainbridge, the English author confessed:“I am of the firm belief...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 9, 2008 | Business, Communication, Leadership, Personal Development
When you are a presenter at a conference sometimes you never know what to expect. Over the weekend I attended a Toastmasters’ Conference, where the husband and I had been invited to give one of the presentations. The conference theme was leadership, especially focused...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 4, 2008 | Business, Communication
I have noticed that there are a number of workers beginning to call for pay rises at the moment. Let me tell them that if you want to achieve your aims you need my six year old granddaughter on your side! Have you noticed that children are the best negotiators?They...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 27, 2008 | Business, Communication
I attended a business meeting over the weekend; actually I attended two! One was business like and well run, decisions were made and responsibilities delegated … the other was a waste of time.You know there are some meetings that should be held, and others that are a...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 23, 2008 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
One of the most used phrases when I was in the army was “Keep It Simple Stupid”. We used it in relation to explanations of difficult concepts. We tried to make them as simple as possible as long as the basic premises were not compromised.It was a long way to the army...
by Trish Springsteen | Oct 19, 2008 | Business, Personal Development
I am beginning to think that Lewis Carroll was a great self-development guru! I have been re-reading ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and have realised that there are some fantastic lessons for living within that great classic.For instance:“Cheshire Puss,” said Alice, “would you...
