Author: gassen

Planners’ Picks — November 19, 2024

Here we are. Hunting season begins this week, as well as the slide until the end of the semester. What can you do in the next 7 weeks to stay on track with your team? It’s figureoutable for sure! Let’s work on our culture on remote teams, trust yourselves, and run some kick-butt meetings with …

Planners’ Picks — November 12, 2024

If you walk into any retail store, it’s full-on holidays; however, we’re going to simmer in November for a while longer and show some gratitude for those in our network.   :: Image of the Week Check your oven timer, folks; burnout is inevitable when you function in a high-stress, heated environment.   :: Mental …

Planners’ Picks — November 5, 2024

I vote to focus on building trust; I vote to take better care of myself; I vote to always be impeccable with my word; And I vote to find authentic happiness, all in this election-day edition of Planners’ Picks.  Make sure to vote for what matters to YOU today, and every day, through your actions. …

Planners’ Picks — October 29, 2024

We’re not scared of deleting negativity, creating psychological safety, or dealing with conflict in this Halloween issue of Planners’ Picks. We’ll also learn how and when to pick our battles and find awe in the most unlikely of places.   :: Image of the Week Ctrl + Alt + Del for Life Think about it— …

Planners’ Picks — October 22, 2024

Let’s break free of the cage, create a stress-free environment, and manage our time in 25-minute chunks this week with our resources. We’ll also adopt some Believership in our work world, taking advantage of our superpowers for people to align with our leadership more fully. What other nuggets will you take away from this Planners’ …

Happy Boss’s Day!

October 16 is Boss’s Day, and most of you are supervisors to others, so happy day to you! You should also take this opportunity to send a thank you to YOUR boss and let them know you appreciate something about their leadership. Below is a post from author and TEDx speaker Heather Younger on Boss’s …

Planners’ Picks — October 15, 2024

We’re empowering you to get it done this week by leveraging strengths, overcoming missteps in communication, and building better habits. We’ll also plan for retirement even in our 20s or 30s. Enjoy some (or all!) of these resources. P.S. We welcome everyone who joined our mailing list after visiting the CSN Booth at the Employee …

Planners’ Picks — October 8, 2024

What if you knew it would all work out? What if we could get to Yes, AND? What if we knew when to quit? And what if you lost yourself in the service of others? All of these things are possible with the help of Planners’ Picks this week. Enjoy these resources, and we hope …

Planners’ Picks — October 1, 2024

We’re on track to start October on the right foot. We’ll joyfully miss out, get unstuck, and set expectations like a champ in this PP installment. We also have several conferences to bring to your attention and share with your teams!   :: Image of the Week Are you headed down a track that is …

Planners’ Picks — September 24, 2024

This week, we’re reminding you that you are enough, we’re exploring psychological safety, and we’re maximizing our influence. We also do our part to raise the quiet voices in the room. Enjoy!   :: Image of the Week “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now …