by Trish Springsteen | Dec 9, 2008 | Communication, Personal Development
I remember a character in one of Georgette Heyer’s novels say that “misfortunes never come in single spies but rather in battalions” which is rather prophetic for the situation I now find myself in!With one partner out of the country, and most of the staff out of the...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 7, 2008 | Business, Personal Development
Today’s ponderings – as so many previous ones – arises out of a casual comment over the weekend. I was discussing the progress of Trischel with someone I hadn’t met before and I mentioned that we had unanimity of purpose. “Ah” he said wisely “Groupthink!” and moved...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 4, 2008 | Communication, Leadership, Uncategorised, Women in Business
It’s the age old question! Men claim they cannot understand women, but I don’t know why since there are numerous books on the subject … especially books like “Mars and Venus in the Workplace”. Perhaps, as this book points out, the problem is that while we communicate...
by Trish Springsteen | Dec 2, 2008 | Public Speaking
I know that I have spoken on this topic a number of times, but I was called up by a friend of mine who has been asked to give a presentation early next year, and is absolutely terrified even now.He rang me to ask how he could possibly survive – what could he do to...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 30, 2008 | Business, Communication
I am afraid that I awoke with a severe case of ‘Mondayitis’ today … which is unusual as I actually love Mondays as a rule. After a hectic weekend, the husband disappears and I am left to my own devises to do as I wish. It is a delightful feeling… usually.Alas, this...