Meeting & Management Essentials

I've been quoted in a Nesting article: If you don’t want to host an official nesting party or can’t attend one, simply being available to offer emotional support in any capacity is truly invaluable. “Nesting can happen in person, via an hour-long phone call, or via a card sent to a friend for no reason,” reminds Jana Kemp. “Settling into a comfortable spot to make a call or pen a note can calm your soul and create joy for your recipient,” continues Jana.
For the full article, visit: https://www.rent.com/blog/host-a-nesting-party/

Saying "no" is in print again! "5 Ways to get Better at saying no" was in TIME magazine in the last few months. And..."Just Say No" was in Town and Country magazine. On a related note, a recent magazine ad says "Quit waffling." which is discussed in my book NO - How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life. Saying "no" may be an old concept, however, it is a timeless skill!

NO is back in discussion. Why? because setting reasonable boundaries is always healthy, productive, and useful. A recent newspaper article titled "Saying no can be empowering. Here's how." by Terri Schlichenmeyer proves my point. Where have you said "No" or "no, thanks for thinking of me" recently?

We've been forced into hiatus over the last two years.
If you could choose your own hiatus, what would it be?
Here's more:

Workplace: Hiatus - Jana Kemp "Hiatus" means to take or create "a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process." The worldwide effects of COVID have forced hiatus experiences in all walks of life, all career areas, and even areas of innovation and creativity.

Work tips surround us every day. What have you seen today that gave you pause, caused you to reflect on the message and apply it to your life?
http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-seen-elsewhere-33/

What do you have in storage? Is it time to let it go? Check compliance issues. If there are none, clean out the storage spaces in your life!
http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-storage/

Just how "Fly" are you and your workplace? Here's more: http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-fly/

Do you take the elevator or the stairs? There are good reasons for both - and some work productivity related questions too. http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-elevator-or-stairs/

Make 2022 meetings more productive and meaningful than ever! YES - it is possible. http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-meetings/

Pacing ourselves as the year winds down is important for workplace and life-at-home wellbeing too. Time to enjoy each other and gatherings is here. Whether at work, or at home, slow down long enough to really see the people around you, to enjoy a conversation, a board game, a meal together, or a night out. Reconnecting moments feed our own souls and our collective humanity. How's your pacing? What would you change?

Here's more: http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-pacing/

Ready to make powerful decisions? To determine what deserves your YES and what should receive your NO? Here's more: http://www.janakemp.com/workplace-power-decisions/

"'No' is my favorite word." says Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg's pick for Anita in the current West Side Story movie. She actually told Spielberg she wouldn't read/audition when he wanted her to (one day later) because she wanted enough time to prepare. She said "no" and still got the part! Go Ariana!