This is an old saying, but worth repeating. Feedback is a gift.  

How many gifts have you given lately? I hope that you are providing much feedback to others, as it is one of the best avenues to share both positive and constructive perspectives from which a person can grow and develop.

I believe giving feedback is one of the most valuable things a person can do for another, especially in an organizational setting.  It is also one of the least practiced, promoted or executed tasks that professionals undertake.  Why is that? Well, if you ever want to read my graduate thesis on this, let me know.  I explored this in 2005 and three years later, little seems to have changed in the workplace.

If you are invested in the success and growth in your organization and the people in it, share some feedback today. If you would like some assistance with crafting your strategy or learning effective and painless ways to do this, give me a call!   Good luck, Anissa

You may think that an odd question, but how often do you ask yourself that question and then really think about the answer? Here are some questions that seem to be floating around 'out there'

• Do you ever wonder what carbon footprint you are leaving behind?
• What kind of leader are you?
• What will be your legacy?
• What will you be remembered for most?
• If you have regrets, why don't you either put them behind you or make them right?
• How much should you give to charity?
• Is it really better to give than receive?
• Do nice guys or gals really finish last?

These are just a few of the many questions I think about (believe me, I have a ton more floating around in my head) from time to time. But what I like most is giving myself the time to just ponder what I think about the question related to me. Invariably, I start thinking about the world and others in it.  Next thing you know, there is a call to action for me.

What inspires you to act? I would love to know! Anissa