Traci's Blog Posts
Listen UP! Are you listening in 3D?
Would you like to make a bigger difference in the world? If so, LISTEN UP!! Everything in the world fits…
8 Tips for New Project Managers from 7 of the World's Leading PM Experts
Recently, I asked 7 of the top project management experts around the world: “What advice would you give to a…
What's Your Story?
Now, I’m not trying to be nosy or anything, but what’s your story? I don’t mean your life story although…
Why CONFLUENCE is better than INFLUENCE...
We’ve often heard that leadership is influence. John Maxwell, a leading author and leadership expert, has stated that “All leadership…
Giving and Receiving
Yes, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the holidays – the family, the in-laws, the turkey (or handmade…
Focus
David Allen writes “An ambient angst pervades our society – there’s a sense that somehow there’s probably something we should…
Why start your project when you can LAUNCH it?
“Launching” Your Project I’ve been doing a lot of reading and learning lately about successful “product” launches and then I…
Breaking Free - August 2015 - Dangers of the Nominal Anomaly
The Nominal Anomaly “That’s a stupid title for a newsletter article.” “She’s an idiot.” “That is part of the…
Breaking Free - June 2015 - Is Busy-ness Driving You Crazy?
Let’s get busy Do you ever feel like you’re living a checklist life? That you have more tasks on…
Breaking Free - May 2015 - High Cost of Avoiding Confrontation)
High Cost of Avoiding Confrontation Conflict Resolution Customer Service Communication Self-Development / Growth Change Management Leadership Critical Thinking…
Breaking Free - March 2015 - Lessons from Special Olympics
Lessons from Special Olympics I’m not sure if you know this, but I coach Special Olympics basketball here in…
Breaking Free - February 2015 - The 5 Spires of Leadership
The 5 Spires of Leadership Leadership is one of those qualities that is so hard to measure. Yet, in…
Breaking Free - January 2015 - Avoiding the 2nd Mistake
Avoiding the 2nd Mistake Have you ever heard someone say “New Year’s resolutions don’t work.” This will usually be…
Breaking Free - December 2014 - Creating Your Purpose
Creating Your Purpose As we approach the end of another year, many people take time during the holidays to…
Breaking Free - November 2014 - WAIT!
WAIT!!! We’re into the holiday season and there is so much hustle and bustle. Is it just me…
Breaking Free - October 2014 - You Don't Need Time Management
You Don’t Need Time Management You Can’t Manage Time Have you ever been told “You need a time…
Breaking Free - September 2014 - Why NOT to Ask Why
Why Not to Ask Why I don’t know if this has ever happened to you… Have you ever…
Breaking Free - August 2014 - There's No Crying in Baseball
There’s No Crying in Baseball It’s one of my favorite times of the year… Little League Baseball tournament…
Breaking Free - July 2014 - Status Syndrome
As you may know because I occasionally mention it in my presentations, it has always been a dream…
Breaking Free - May 2014 - Don't Be a Limp Tree
Don’t be a Limp Tree Have you ever heard of Biosphere 2 and its limp trees? Biosphere 2 was…