Posts by Jean Brownlie
Find Inspiration And Motivation
If money were not the object, what would you do? Getting your inspiration back can be a challenge but thinking about something other than making money can do it.I love to help people, listen to their stories or problems, and celebrate their successes with them. I can get lost talking with people about the things…
Read MoreCommunication: Stay Out Of The Middle
Ever find yourself in the middle of an argument between friends, family, or co-workers? You are the person they come to with their problems asking for advice and you lend a listening ear. You try to help by being the go-between since they can’t seem to talk with each other. Now you find that the…
Read MoreFind The Goodness In People
“The goodness in a person runs much deeper than a moment in time.” ~Jean Brownlie WorkerSmarts LLC As a teacher, I always tried to find something good in every student. It made it easier to connect with them, care about them so they could more easily receive what I was teaching. Sometimes you have to look…
Read MoreTake The Jump – Life Or Work Change
When I was a teenager, I went downhill skiing for the first time. I practiced on the bunny hill until I felt ready for the ski slope. I stood next to the ropes bringing up skiers while staring down at the bottom of slope trying to get the courage to take the plunge. Finally, a…
Read MoreMistakes Are Opportunities To Learn
Think back about the biggest lessons you’ve learned in your life. Aren’t they a result of a mistake? Before you can learn the lesson, you have to admit you made the mistake. This takes courage and integrity. It’s all too easy to blame others, hope no one notices, or to deny knowing about it only…
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