"Solutions...with Courtney Anderson!"™

In our EXECUTIVE OASIS™ series we explore the reality of business leaders who enjoy their work in such an extraordinary manner that they create a workplace culture fertile for engagement and joy. We interview executives who lead from a perspective of holistic assessments of performance (e.g., not just profit and loss but the impact of the organizational actions on the lives of all stakeholders).  In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Neil Reichenberg. Mr. Reichenberg has worked at the same place for more than three decades. He is the Executive Director of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (http://ipma-hr.org). Mr. Reichenberg is a graduate of New York Law School and joins us from his office in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Join into this episode and this illuminating interview where we will explore his insights into leadership and HR! © Courtney Anderson Enterprises LLC CourtneyAnderson.com Info@CourtneyAnderson.com

In our TECHNOLOGY TERROR™ series we explore the brave new world of workplace technology interdependence. The relationship with technology should be based on mutual respect and reliance on each other. Not based on resentment of one another or frustration with unequal contributions. There are instances were some may feel dependent on technology (e.g., "the computers are down so there is nothing that we can do today"); but that should not be the daily reality. Humans created technology as a tool to enhance our lives, for the technology to assist us with our endeavors. We explore the challenges regarding technology in the modern workplaces and the opportunities for us to reframe our behavior and choices to create a healthy and enjoyable technology relationship and not be in a state of "Technology Terror!"  In this episode we explore the embarassment, frustration and challenges that occur when we perceive that technology has negatively impacted (or even "ruined") our work tasks. Specifically, when a meeting is hampered by technology malfunctions. Presentations that don't load or display, call in conferences that don't work, shared screens that aren't sharing, and on and on. What can we do to escape our state of TECHNOLOGY TERROR and reclaim our functioning technology assisted meetings?  © Courtney Anderson Enterprises LLC CourtneyAnderson.com Info@CourtneyAnderson.com

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-246-help-situation-spotlight-series-how-do-i-handle-haters.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is,  "How Do I Handle 'Haters'?" In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) You don't. 2)What is a ‘hater’?  3) "A person who greatly dislikes a specified person or thing" (

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-245-joyful-art-of-business-series-how-are-you.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “How Are You?" In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. Seriously.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-244-communications-communiqueacute-series-say-your-name-say-your-name.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) This show title reminds me of this 1999 (wow!) song by Destiny’s Child:https://youtu.be/sQgd6MccwZc

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-243-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-do-not-ask-for-help-enough.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Admitting that there is a problem is awesome! 2) To clarify, this show topic is not about asking for insufficient help (e.g., needing more help, not asking for enough help). It is about failing to task for help at all (e.g., not asking for help enough).

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-242-self-employment-ecstasy-series-i-have-been-self-employed-my-entire-career-how-do-i-adjust-to-working-for-someone-else.html SHOW NOTES: "In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. This is a very rare group of individuals. 2. "

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-241-satisfaction-saturation-series-how-do-you-cope-when-reality-begins-to-exceed-your-dreams.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. Tough question. 2. Very few people are prepared. 3. Are you?

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-240-financial-fierceness-series-behind-on-bills-what-to-pay-firsthellip.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. Just because you are broke does not mean that you don't need a plan (or a strategy)... 2. in fact you need one more when you are broke!

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-239-joyful-art-of-business-series-grit-hustle-tenacity-necessary.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. Yes. 2. Grit

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-238-management-magicians-series-that-is-not-part-of-my-job.html SHOW NOTES: In this episode, our topic is,“That is Not Part of My Job!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-237-financial-fierceness-series-do-not-invest-in-anything-that-you-do-not-fully-understand.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. Revisit our show: “Why The Smartest Thing You Can Say Is, 'I Don't Know.'” RADIO SHOW/AUDIO PODCAST Solutions...with Courtney Anderson! (SwCA) Episode 154 - Originally aired 7/25/2014 9:00 AM - MYTH WARRIORS series 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-236-joyful-art-of-business-series-please-and-thank-you-will-take-you-far-in-business.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. You're welcome! 2. Manners Matter.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-235-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-look-young-and-people-donrsquot-take-me-seriously-at-work.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is,  "I Look Young And People Don’t Take Me Seriously At Work." In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-234-communications-communiqueacute-series-speak-up.html SHOW NOTES: Thus, our series name, COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNIQUÉ™, is born!  This episode is, “Speak Up!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-233-joyful-art-of-business-series-to-be-successful-be-specific.html SHOW NOTES: In our JOYFUL ART OF BUSINESS™ series we explore how to combine the positive benefits of our professional endeavors (“business”) with the overall positive emotional return on our efforts (“joy”). The act of engaging in professional endeavors, in any capacity (i.e., as an employee, employer, entrepreneur, contractor, volunteer, paid, full time, part time, intermittently, etc.) is an expression of our ideas and creative talents (“art”).   This episode is, “To Be Successful, Be Specific.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-232-self-employment-ecstasy-series-are-you-a-lifestyle-entrepreneur.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. What is a lifestyle entrepreneur? “An individual that creates a business with the purpose of altering their personal lifestyle and not for the sole purpose of making profits. A lifestyle entrepreneur focuses more on the life rewards provided to people that enjoy and have a passion for what they are doing. There is a possibility that the business will do particularity well since the individual has a passion for what he/she is doi

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-231-management-magicians-series-leaders-are-not-liked-they-are-respected.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1. If you feel that you must be liked by others, do not accept a leadership position. 2. Definition of 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-230-help-situation-spotlight-series-it-is-a-holiday-and-i-am-all-alone.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is,  "It Is A Holiday And I Am All Alone." In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1)

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-229-hr-heroes-hangout-series-the-office-bully-are-they-bullying-you.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Our HR Heroes aren't bullied. 2) For non-HR Hero staff, yes.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-228-myth-warriors-series-if-it-seems-too-good-to-be-true-it-probably-is.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “If It Seems Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is." In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-227-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-deserve-my-dream-job.html SHOW NOTES: In our HELP! SITUATION SPOTLIGHT™ series, we shine the light on challenges that community members have shared.  This episode is, “I Deserve My Dream Job!" In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-226-financial-fierceness-series-what-if-i-have-no-money-saved-for-retirement.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “What If I Have No Money Saved For Retirement?” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-225-joyful-art-of-business-series-when-people-show-you-who-they-are-believe-them-the-first-time.html SHOW NOTES: In our JOYFUL ART OF BUSINESS™ series we explore how to combine the positive benefits of our professional endeavors (“business”) with the overall positive emotional return on our efforts (“joy”). The act of engaging in professional endeavors, in any capacity (i.e., as an employee, employer, entrepreneur, contractor, volunteer, paid, full time, part time, intermittently, etc.) is an expression of our ideas and creative talents (“art”).   This episode is, “When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them (the first time)!" In this show we discuss 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-224-hr-heroes-hangout-series-one-employee-that-files-multiple-hr-complaints-problem-or-present.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Present. 2) You don't know what you don't know.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-223-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-am-uncomfortable-around-people-more-successful-than-i-am.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “I Am Uncomfortable Around People More Successful Than I Am!" In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-222-self-employment-ecstasy-series-do-not-hire-people-to-help-them.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) No good deed goes unpunished. 2) Is this really a good deed?

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-221-management-magicians-series-when-was-the-last-time-you-asked-your-employees-about-their-goals.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Not for a Mandatory Performance Review or Evaluation. 2) When did you voluntarily ask on your own accord? 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-220-meeting-mayhem-series-virtual-meetings-and-time-zone-treatment.html SHOW NOTES: This is our series, MEETING MAYHEM™! This episode is, “Virtual Meetings and Time Zone Treatment!" In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-219-hr-heroes-hangout-series-when-team-building-turns-into-team-destruction.html SHOW NOTES: In this episode our topic is, "When Team Building Turns Into Team Destruction." In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) You can't force teams to bond.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-218-myth-warriors-series-everybody-knows-thathellip.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) No they don't. 2) Myth. 3) 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-217-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-gave-my-boss-great-ideas-and-they-were-ignored.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is,  "I Gave My Boss Great Ideas AND...They Were Ignored.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Good. 2) Now you know.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-216-meeting-mayhem-series-virtual-meetings-and-mute.html SHOW NOTES: This is the debut episode of our new series, MEETING MAYHEM™! We face meetings around the world, in person, via phone, via video, via online chat, while standing, while sitting, while walking, in boardrooms, hallways, and everywhere else humans may gather…let’s immediately eradicate the most destructive meetings! The most destructive meetings waste time, talent and resources. They create mayhem and this series is dedicated to stopping them.  Let’s make meetings effective and banish the mayhem that poor meeting management (from organizers, presenters and attendees) causes! In this series we work through techniques to tame and mitigate meeting mayhem anywhere, any time for anyone! This episode is, “

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-215-self-employment-ecstasy-series-my-employees-think-i-am-rich-help.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “My Employees Think I Am Rich. Help!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-214-satisfaction-saturation-series-i-am-tired-of-hearing-must-be-nicehellip-from-people.html SHOW NOTES: This specific episode is, “I Am Tired of Hearing, ‘Must be Nice…’ From People.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-213-financial-fierceness-series-money-doesnrsquot-buy-happiness-but-it-buys-options.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, "Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But It Buys Options.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ regarding: 1) What does money represent to you?

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-212-help-situation-spotlight-series-i-apply-for-jobs-but-am-told-i-am-overqualified.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “I Apply For Jobs But Am Told I Am OVERQUALIFIED!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-211-communications-communiqueacute-series-is-your-speaking-speed-sabotaging-your-career.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “Is Your Speaking Speed Sabotaging Your Career?” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) SpeakTooFast?

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-210-financial-fierceness-series-why-you-need-a-private-banker.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, "Why You Need A Private Banker!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ regarding: 1) When I learned about Private Bankers. 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-209-help-situation-spotlight-series-my-spouse-moves-frequently-for-work-so-i-am-unable-to-get-a-job.html SHOW NOTES: In our HELP! SITUATION SPOTLIGHT™ series, we shine the light on challenges that community members have shared.  This episode is, “My Spouse Moves Frequently For Work So I Am Unable To Get A Job!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-208-myth-warriors-series-your-employer-is-not-responsible-for-your-happiness.html SHOW NOTES: In this episode, our topic is, "Your Employer Is NOT Responsible For Your Happiness.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Not a myth.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-207-joyful-art-of-business-series-ask-for-what-you-want-and-be-prepared-to-get-it.html SHOW NOTES: In this episode our topic is, ““Ask For What You Want AND Be Prepared To Get It.” The topic is a quote from Maya Angelou! In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-206-financial-fierceness-series-never-mention-a-number-first-when-negotiating-a-salary.html   SHOW NOTES: Our FINANCIAL FIERCENESS!™ series integrates our financial goals into our development plan for surpassing our goals. We deal with the specific issues we need to explore in order to achieve (and surpass) our financial goals. This episode is, "Never Mention A Number First When Negotiating A Salary.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ regarding: 1) Why you decide how much money you will make. 2) First rule of salary negotiations is that humans do not want to talk about salary. 3) Do not be anchored and defined by a past salary. 4) Why you think a “good salary” is different from what your employer thinks. 5) Why negations are a positive experience. 6) How to use your chess and/ or poker skills to win. 7) How to answer an application request for your former salary. 8) How to research [...]   VISIT THE SITE FOR THE REST OF THE SHOW NOTES! © Courtney Anderson Enterprises LLC  Site: www.CourtneyAnderson.com Email: info@CourtneyAnderson.com Twitter: @ZealousBusiness

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-205-communications-communiqueacute-series-is-your-verbal-crutch-creating-chaos.html SHOW NOTES: In this series we explore the techniques to most effectively express our ideas. The series is very important as the most brilliant ideas are nullified by the failure to effectively marshall our pathways of idea delivery (it is not what we say but how we say it). Due to the very important nature of each of these shows they are therefore each a communiqué. Thus, our series name, COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNIQUÉ™, is born! In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) What is a verbal crutch (you k

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-204-myth-warriors-series-its-complicated.html SHOW NOTES: Our episode today is, “It’s complicated.”  In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) No, it isn’t. 2) This is a myth.

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-203-help-situation-spotlight-series-my-life-is-a-roller-coaster-and-i-want-it-to-be-a-carousel.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “My Life Is A Roller Coaster and I Want It To Be A Carousel.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Roller Coaster definition-

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-202-myth-warriors-series-you-cannot-make-another-person-happy.html SHOW NOTES: Our episode today is, “You Cannot Make Another Person Happy.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:  1) “To make someone's day, all you have to do is stay physically near her while remaining in a state of contentment, humor, compassion or calm. Try getting deeply happy a

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-201-satisfaction-saturation-series-everyone-tells-me-what-i-want-to-hear-how-can-i-get-honest-feedback.html SHOW NOTES: This specific episode is, “Everyone Tells Me What I Want To Hear. How Can I Get Honest Feedback?” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) 

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-200-management-magicians-series-why-telling-someone-to-think-different-or-to-think-outside-the-box-always-fails.html SHOW NOTES: In this episode, our topic is, “Why Telling Someone to ‘Think Different’ or to ‘Think Outside The Box’ Always Fails.” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including:

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-199-joyful-art-of-business-series-never-make-someone-a-priority-when-all-you-are-to-them-is-an-option.html SHOW NOTES: In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Learn more about Maya Angelou (Seehttp://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/maya-angelou).

SHOW SITE: http://www.courtneyanderson.com/swca-episode-198-self-employment-ecstasy-series-why-the-worst-thing-that-can-happen-is-for-your-business-to-succeed.html SHOW NOTES: This episode is, “Why The Worst Thing That Can Happen Is For Your Business To Succeed!” In this show we discuss A Stone* of Solutions™ including: 1) Judgment suffers