How to Stick to Your Change Plan
Read Joseph Grenny’s Crucial Skills Newsletter article to learn how to stick to your change plan.
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Getting Out of Debt
During the month of July, we will publish “best of” content. The following article was first published on January 27, 2010. Dear Crucial Skills, My husband and I have $40,000 in credit card debt. We’ve made all kinds of budgets and set all kinds of goals but still can’t get together on this. We fight …
How to Eliminate Sarcasm
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kerry Patterson is coauthor of four bestselling books, Change Anything, Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, and Influencer. READ MORE Dear Crucial Skills, Kerry’s recent article, Confronting Workplace Sarcasm, unfortunately resonated with me as someone who uses sarcastic humor and often fails to see the negative impact it makes. I am intrigued by …
Are You a Habitual Procrastinator?
I received a very interesting question from a reader whose career is being held back by procrastination. Have you had the same problem? And if so, what have you done that has helped you overcome procrastination? I’ve had the same challenge and look forward to blending your best practices with mine. Share your suggestions by …
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Deliberate Practice Makes Perfect
Dear Crucial Skills, I need to improve my writing skills, but I’m too busy writing to take the time. My job is in marketing and I write position papers, sales materials, and product descriptions. My long-term goal is to write a nonfiction book, but I don’t have time to take a writing class. Being a …
Crucial Applications: A Six-Step Formula to Help Kids Lose Weight
According to a study we recently conducted, three out of five parents fail when trying to help their kids lose weight. The research found that parents and children alike have far less control over their behavior than they think they do because they’re blind to the influences keeping them stuck. Parents can’t change their behavior, …
Celebrating our Newest Bestseller
Thank you to all our readers and fans who have helped us launch our new book Change Anything to bestseller status. The book has been an immediate hit on all the major bestseller lists and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. See for yourself: #3 New York Times (Hardcover Business) May 1, 2011 #3 New York …
Change Challenger Terri has lost 21 of 50 pounds
Change Challenger Terri is on her way to losing 50 pounds. My change goal: Lose 50 pounds by Jan 1, 2012. Progress: As of April 25, I have lost a total of 21 pounds. My crucial moments: Moments of stress when I’m tempted to resort to my old, unhealthy eating habits Moments when I’ve allowed …
Kerrying On: I Get Goose Bumps
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kerry Patterson is coauthor of four New York Times bestsellers, Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability, Influencer, and Change Anything. READ MORE Listen to Kerrying On via iTunes Every now and then, someone accomplishes something so remarkable that you just have to talk about it. The accomplishment I have in mind has quietly taken …
Q&A with a Change Challenger: Pam's goal to get promoted
Change Challenger Pam shares her change plan to get a promotion in 6 months. What is your change goal? To receive a promotion within 6 months What are your crucial moments? When new, stretch assignment becomes available When discussing business accomplishments When beginning assigned lead on project What are your vital behaviors? Willingly take on …