by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
For a lot of my clients, proximity equals control. Folks sometimes think that if a file, a person, or a chocolate bar is within arm’s reach that it is always accessible and available. That sentiment is a cause of quite a bit of disorganization. The truth is, there is...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Steven, the COO of a company, held “roundtable” meetings with his team monthly. Everybody hated them. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she advised her client to: (1) write purpose statements for the meeting, (2) assign...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Omkari Williams is a media and communications consultant who was born and bred in Manhattan. She is a former actor who speaks with eloquence and perfect diction. She carries herself like a dancer and has forgotten more about captivating an audience than I will ever...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In case you don’t know, Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong American famous for being an iconic martial artist and changing American perceptions of Asians in film. His short life had a huge impact and most people, simply by hearing his name, can picture a shirtless Bruce with...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In previous posts, I’ve whined that goal setting is both uncomfortable and boring but oh, so useful. Denise Reed, president and CEO of The Concierge Office Suites agreed with me – until she found a better way to do it. Denise and I know each other...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Lydia took her work very personally – too personally. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she helped her client see that failure to accept the fact that you are replaceable at work can lead to: (1) working too long, (2) keeping too...
