by Shelley Row | Apr 10, 2018 | Leadership
I was in my hometown of Smithville, Texas for the big Jamboree celebration. Jamboree includes a coronation, parade, dances and a livestock show and sale. For the livestock show, kids raise steers, pigs, goats, chickens and rabbits to be judged and sold. The two-year...
by Shelley Row | Oct 30, 2017 | Neuroscience
Rain. All day. Grey and dreary. Yay! I love a rainy day. Why would anyone find a damp, overcast day appealing? Here’s what I observe: On a rainy day, the to-do list is shorter because some things can’t be done or are less convenient in the rain. I focus my...
by Shelley Row | Oct 10, 2017 | Leadership
Some time ago, I spoke at and facilitated an Executive Leadership Program for a notable association. The speakers were a who’s who in that industry–successful business people with a solid track record. There were sessions on responding to RFPs, auditing and...
by Shelley Row | Aug 1, 2017 | Decision-Making
You’re in a long security line at the airport. A LONG line. A frazzled, middle-aged, perspiring, blonde woman rushes up from behind. “Excuse me! My plane is leaving! May I cut in line?” In that moment, what do you think? Perhaps some of the more...
by Shelley Row | Jul 11, 2017 | Business Skills
“Just the facts: they speak for themselves.” That’s the approach many take when they want to persuade someone to their point of view. But do they speak for themselves? Not so much. From my technical background, I have observed a fact-based approach to persuasion...
