http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Barbara+Bartlein Advice Barbara Bartlein Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=134618&ca=Advice You have the dates scheduled, the conference center reserved, and the agenda outlined; but now you need to book the speakers to make the event a success. Perhaps last year the speaker was hard to work with, too expensive, or just plain boring. You want to make sure that the same thing doesn’t happen... Self Help Barbara Bartlein Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=101122&ca=Self+Help In these days of overused phrases like, “thinking out of the box,” “looking for synergy,” and finding one’s “passion,” what most people are really seeking is recognition and expression of their genius. I don’t mean a lofty intellect unattainable by most of us; I am referring to the uniqueness and or... Self Help Barbara Bartlein Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=63848&ca=Self+Help A hard working partner at a major law firm, John B., finds that he gets short with co-workers especially when under stress. He is not viewed as a “team player” by other members of the firm and the support staff avoid him. In spite of feedback and coaching from his colleagues, he has experienced litt... Relationships Barbara Bartlein Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=60751&ca=Relationships Justin, a thirty-five year old executive at a high-pressure investment firm works 60-70 hours per week. Even on vacation, he often slips away from the rest of the family to go on-line, check messages and answer phone calls. Until recently, he saw nothing abnormal about his behavior; in fact, everyon... Marriage Barbara Bartlein Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=62245&ca=Marriage Lori Zimmermann of Santa Barbara, California, worked for a large international retail organization for eight years. She entered corporate America with the intent to stay and make a career. But after eight years, she called it quits and started freelancing to have more control over her work hours and... Relationships Barbara Bartlein Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57154&ca=Relationships Working my way through college, I waited tables and tended bar. Though I have several degrees with an emphasis on human behavior and psychology, I swear I learned more about people from slinging hash and pouring drinks. I can remember accidentally spilling a few drops of an ice cream drink on a lady...