Counter-Offer

Counter-Offer

In an earlier blog post, I explained that there are options beyond a simple “yes” or “no” for responding to a request for your time. I briefly described the strategies of “Commit to Commit” and “Counter-Offer,” and I hope you’ve found those principles helpful! In this...
Getting buy-in on your great ideas

Getting buy-in on your great ideas

I once had a client come to a session feeling incredibly frustrated. I asked what happened. He, an experienced engineer but new employee at his company, said he was in a meeting where his colleagues were expressing the challenges of one of their key computer programs....
Do you have a hard time saying no?

Do you have a hard time saying no?

I frequently work with high-performing managers who ask me, “How can I manage my time better?” What I often find is that the problem isn’t time management—it’s over committing.  How familiar does this sound:  You have a jammed pack day of meetings, and as you walk...