You Can’t Make Me – Or Can You?

07 Aug 2009 | Posted by Good Vibe Coach at 12:29 pm

“You can’t change someone else.”
It’s a common piece of advice that few would argue the wisdom of.
(At least not anyone who’s tried to train a spouse to put dirty socks in the hamper or attempted to make a teenager respect curfew.)
But while I’ll agree we can’t create on another’s behalf, I’m also quick to point out we [...]

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Q&A: How Do I Get Him to Shape Up?

24 Jun 2009 | Posted by Good Vibe Coach at 12:15 pm

Last week an ezine subscriber I’ve come to know and love over the years sent this short question (edited for anonymity):
Hi Jeannette,
Our co-worker is quite lazy and inept.  How do I keep from letting this situation into my experience and, yet, make him more accountable and earn his pay?  Any suggestions?
I wrote back suggesting this reader knew [...]

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