Encore Life Skills LLC

02/11/2023

Really proud of my training partner, Amanda Stansberry

07/23/2020

Think emotions aren't important in the workplace? Think again!
I may hate the term "emotional intelligence," but click to read why it's important for you and your organization.

I hate Emotional Intelligence. Well actually, I dislike the term, “Emotional Intelligence.” Why? Intelligence is something you are stuck with. You get your quotient, your share, and that’s it. Done. Experts say you can stretch it a little bit, but not appreciably. Mental push-ups won’t devel...

07/06/2020

Building AND keeping your employees excitement over their work is a necessary skill for any good leader. Looking to rekindle your departments flame? I have four tips to building and keeping a committed team!

You just assigned your team a new project. Their enthusiasm is, well, remarkably luke-warm. How do you build a fire under them to get them behind the project? Here are four steps to kindle the flames of team commitment. Build trust. Trust is the foundation for everything that is good and positive on...

06/17/2020

“You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” – John Steinbeck
Learning to be empathetic in your work life is an important skill. Check out my latest video for some helpful tips on being an empathetic coworker or leader!

What your workforce needs from you right now - empathy.

06/09/2020

Today's : the CRAAP Test. "How do you distinguish between fact and fiction in the information-gathering process? You need a filter, a criterion you can use to measure all the information you’re considering in making your decision." I have an easy to use filter test for you: the CRAAP Test. Follow the link to learn more!

The C.R.A.A.P. Test for Making Good Decisions A State Farm television commercial portrays a savvy Mike using his phone app to record some damage to his car when he encounters his friend who informs him she’s waiting on her date, a French model she met on

05/29/2020

The secret to any great organization is the people. How do you know who to hire, place in a department or on a project based on surface-level information? That's where the My Everything DiSC® assessment and workshop comes in. I swear by this scientific and accurate assessment and can guarantee it will help you place the right people in the right seats to make your business run more smoothly and effectively. Send me a private message to set up your workshop today!

05/07/2020

We live in a multi-cultural society. I believe it's very important for people, especially leaders, to have high cultural intelligence. Not sure if this should be a priority for you? I disagree. Follow the link to find out why!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2C7Mfft9OY (From Mona Earnest, Speaker, trainer, HR consultant and partner at Encore Life Skills) Yesterday, I taught a course on Cultural Intelligence for the State of Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise (OMES). Just as your own Intelligence Quotient (IQ) ...

04/21/2020

When you're assigned a project at work, what do you prioritize first? If you're an "i", you may prioritize enthusiasm and positive attitude while "C's" might prioritize accuracy and stability.
Realizing what you consider a top priority compared to what your coworkers prioritize will not only help you work better with those around you, but will help you be more efficient. Contact me to set up your My Everything DiSC® workshop today!

04/03/2020

Being a good leader is actually pretty simple. Watch my video to learn the three priorities of a great leader!

Tim Hast describes the three components of leadership: Vision, alignment and ex*****on.

03/26/2020

Knowing your team's individual motivators and stressors will make your organization run more smoothly and effectively. The My Everything DiSC® personality assessment identifies your core make-up and how to engage those with different motivators. Watch the video to see me explain this at one of my workshops!

03/11/2020

"The ability to listen well is the most important tool you’ll ever put in your leadership tool kit, or for that matter, your tool kit for living well." Follow the link to read about 4 simple changes you can make to improve your listening skills.

I’m going out on a limb here: The ability to listen well is the most important tool you’ll ever put in your leadership tool kit, or for that matter, your tool kit for living well. There. I said it. What do I mean? When you listen well, you’re also learning to communicate well. When you know wh...