Hand Out for WAAMM™: Success Principles for Managing Your Work/Life Demands Presented by Marcie Stern at the ICCHE-ICCET Fall 2012 Combined Conference WAAMM™ Principles from ICCET / ICCHE Fall 2012 Conference. See http://bearinstincts.wordpress.com/

1. Blocks to Managing Priorities
Behavior
A= Always; S=Sometimes; N=Never
Avoid conflict
Afraid to ask for help, clarity, or guidance
Perfectionism
Ineffective negotiation skills (e.g., evaluating what’s on
your plate with boss)
Ineffective delegation skills
Fear of looking incompetent
Inability to effectively discern priorities and act as if
everything is urgent
Grow easily bored with routine
Have difficulty making decisions
Lack self-discipline
Would rather ask for permission than forgiveness
Start but don’t finish projects
Feel stuck – not sure where/how to start
Unorganized work space
Ineffective time management skills
Lack sufficient resources
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2. Communication Style Summary
Style Verbal Visual Vocal
Dominant Direct/Facts Forward Loud
Influential Many words Friendly with Expressive
gestures
Steady “Yes” / Friendly yet Soft/Pleasant
Affirming Reserved
Conscientious Data/Logic/ Thoughtful / Measured /
Process Contemplative Deliberate
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