by Dr. Richard Reichel | Character, Leadership, Workplace tips
Today’s guest post is from Dr. Richard R. Reichel, author of Everybody is an Actor. Dr. Reichel has a long and varied experience in the film and TV industries and holds multiple degrees including a doctorate in counseling psychology. Dr. Reichel created an innovative and comprehensive acting system that’s also helpful for anyone looking to have more confidence and be more assertive at work, social situations, school or even at home.
Having more confidence, having less stress, discovering inner resources, and improving relationships—there are thousands of self-help books to help us accomplish these goals, but do they work?
Self-help books can work, as far as they go, but they don’t address a key component that affects everything from how we feel about ourselves to how successfully we interact with others. That key component is the fact that we’re all actors—at work, school, home, even alone in front of the bathroom mirror.
We’re always playing the character of “Me,” but we also have to play other characters. The better we are at it, the happier and more successful we’ll be. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character, Women
Seven businesswomen were onstage—all participating in a panel discussion for working women about being successful. The moderator’s first question was Please tell us your secrets for successfully managing work/life balance.
OMG…what a cringe-worthy way to start the evening.
I believe work/life balance to be a 21st century fairytale about unobtainable perfection. One that drains self-confidence, particularly women’s.
From my perspective, the best we can hope for over time is equilibrium between our professional and personal activities—our lives aren’t like ingredients that can be doled out in precisely measured segments at specified times. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character, Leadership
Wow, what a stunning comment to make!
In explaining a recent rash of dismissals of military leaders, Gen. Ray Odierno, the Army’s highest ranking officer, said
“Sometimes in the past we’ve overlooked character issues because of competence and commitment.”
Too bad more corporation CEO’s don’t have the awareness, courage, and moral center to admit the same of how their organizations operate. Honoring profits has sadly pushed honoring principles and people off the radar screen. As long as you grow the bottom line and increase the stock price, we don’t care how many rules you break or people you crush. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character
For the last several years, my BIG business partner and I have both been saying we want to write a book. So late last year we decided to quit yakking and start writing.
Two people, two books. 60 days to finish and share with each other a first draft.
Amy and I both value commitment and accountability. And the gauntlet for both had been thrown. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character
“Are you questioning me in my house?”
Edan, my male hair stylist, stood there, looking askance at me and sounding incredulous that I would question what he was doing.
“I am. It’s my hair.”
I wasn’t certain at that moment if his question was a control issue, a gender thing or may be a bit of both. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character
My colleague was quite miffed about being passed over to be the team lead for a high profile project. Suzanne told everyone she should have been the one to get tapped for that work, not Kathleen.
Her outrage hung on, with her tirades now flowing beyond the workplace into social events.
One evening over a cocktail, she ranted for nearly 10 minutes about how unfairly she had been treated and how she should have been the one selected. (more…)
Having more confidence, having less stress, discovering inner resources, and improving relationships—there are thousands of self-help books to help us accomplish these goals, but do they work?
