Author: judyjosephmcsween

My quick browse of the definition of busy surfaced the following: 1. Engaged in activity, as work; occupied. 2. Sustaining much activity: a busy morning; a busy street. 3. Meddlesome; prying. 4. Being in use, as a telephone line. 5. Cluttered with detail to the point of being distracting: a busy design. And I think … Continue reading Time Out …………. For Your Best Thoughts

At some point in history, I am uncertain as to the exact point in time; organisational issues became segregated into hard issues and soft issues. The hard issues were placed in the hands of the operational managers, who were and still are predominantly male; while the soft issues were placed in the hands of the … Continue reading Time Out …………. The Curse of the Ego

Recently I heard Edwin Haynes, author of “You Have Permission To Succeed” define Poor as “Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly”. Whether he is also the author of this definition is irrelevant to my musings. I remember pausing ..... taking a Time Out and thinking how many times we miss the opportunity in a situation because we … Continue reading Time Out …………. When Opportunity Knocks

What if within 60mins you could identify the root cause, the core of individual and team issues? What if you could also emerge with action plans for which the team felt ownership, commitment and accountability? Would your 2012 look like 2011 or could you now leap to a higher level of performance? Judy Joseph Mc … Continue reading 60 mins to Higher Performance Levels in 2012

Many of you must have heard of Trinidad and Tobago’s (TnT’s) recent success in Project Runway, via Anya Ayoung Chee. The construction of my opening statement is well thought out – for indeed although no individual other than Anya was involved in the decision to compete and submit the Project Runway application form, the country … Continue reading Time Out …………. Awaiting Inspiration for Project Runway

One of the skills we evaluate in job interviews is the ability of candidates to multitask – the ability to execute more than one task at the same time. As leaders we have actually facilitated the development of teams in which pride is taken in their ability to multitask and by extension in their busyness. … Continue reading Time Out ………….Multitasking Our Way To Incompetence

The week gone by, in spite of my hectic schedule, I created the space for some regular reflection (Time Out) on positive energy. What distinguishes individuals who appear to be always upbeat whilst achieving their full potential, from those who appear to have the world upon their shoulders, those who always have something to complain … Continue reading Time Out …………. From Affirmations to Positive Action – a Mathematical Formula

One of the questions I frequently have to respond to when I engage individuals and groups about the importance of “Time Out” is how long should a Time Out last? Given man’s ultimate desire for perfection, this question is understandable. However, to enter a Time Out session with the ultimate goal of perfection, defeats the … Continue reading Time Out ………….How Long

In a recent interview that Forbes had with Dr Deepak Chopra he was asked – “If someone wanted to be a better, more enlightened leader today, what are the first steps?” His response: “Look and listen. Take time to be quiet. Learn to use emotional intelligence to be in touch with your feelings and the … Continue reading Time Out ………….The Enlightened Leader

Some time ago, I shared a blog about one of my pet Rottweilers, who was able to spot opportunities, making the seemingly impossible possible. Today, my mind slipped to pondering about the saboteurs that we encounter in the workplace - those individuals who can always identify why a plan cannot go forward. Sometimes we give … Continue reading Time Out ………….. The Saboteur