Posts by Robin
Saying Good-Bye: My eternal walk with Grace
This is a post that I always knew I’d need to write, but I have long dreaded the time when I would have to announce the loss of my treasured companion and friend. Grace and I started our journey together in June of 2005 when she was about eight months old. On August 28, 2019,…
Read MoreLet’s Put Away the Judgment and Lead by Example
Helping others feels good. If I’ve learned anything from my years of volunteer work, it’s that giving back gives us the opportunity to lead by example and surprisingly learn a lot about ourselves in the process. For many years, my dog Grace and I have banded together to tackle the myriad types of trash that…
Read MoreEmployee Motivation is Key: Here’s how to make it happen
Managers must learn to work differently with each individual in order to maximize employee motivation.
Read MoreGive Change a Chance
Even people you know well, people you may have worked with for years, can throw you a curveball. Maybe you’re both faced with an unfamiliar situation or the general circumstances change. You might be surprised by how the other person reacts (and by your own response). This happened recently with my dog, Grace, and it…
Read MoreThe Power of Job Fit
Recently, my husband and I decided that the windows in our home really needed a washing. We have done it before, but neither of us particularly enjoyed it, nor did we do a very good job. In the past, we researched the best methods (including homemade formulas, newspapers, and lint free cloths) and spent a…
Read MoreEven strong teams are impacted when new players are introduced
When a strong team has a change in players, it is tempting to underestimate the impact of that transition. With a solid foundation in place, things could only improve. Right? But it doesn’t work that way. When even just one new person joins a team, dynamics change. Roles may shift, decision-processes may morph, and alliances…
Read MoreGraceful Giving — and Receiving
Conflict brings to mind so many emotions, most of them negative. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Changing the way you look at conflict will change the outcome, which was a point captured by an astute group I recently had the pleasure of working with. In a workshop this past weekend with The…
Read MoreYou will find the real gifts of the season here!
Happy Holidays! ‘Tis the season to be jolly and thankful for all we have. That includes our homes, our health, our family and friends. During this holiday season, there is something else very important to recognize and appreciate, something that we sometimes forget or don’t acknowledge. Grace helps me remember and I hope hearing her…
Read MoreGraceful Giving winners announced for 2018
I’m so pleased to announce the winners of my annual Graceful Giving celebration! And not just one winner – but TWO special New Hampshire non-profit organizations who have earned the opportunity to participate in a day-long team building program called “Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.” There were numerous applicants from impressive non-profits and I…
Read MoreFREE Webinar: Find Your Authentic Career in 2019
Are you doing the work you love? We hope you are. But if you’re not, why not take the next step to discover how you can make important changes in your professional direction in 2019? Start the new year by creating a career path plan. Join Nancy Bishop and Robin Eichert for a short, but…
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