Recent Blog Posts
How I Survive Mother’s Day Without My Mom
They say, “It gets easier.” They say, “Time heals all wounds.” Does it? Not for me. It has been 32 Mother’s Days, and it feels the same each and every one of them. It hurts. Instead of remembering the days we shared and celebrated, I focus on what I’ve missed. She...
How To Take The Headache Out Of Communicating For Couples Working From Home
Well, we didn’t see this coming. I’m a creature of habit. And although I don’t always stick to it, I love my routine. Especially when it comes to my job. I have a great office at home. Lots of windows, pretty view, and a 75-pound Goldendoodle, Charlie, at my feet. My...
How To Keep The Lights On When No One Is There
Well, you need a plan - and fast. There are many businesses with productive teams that have been working remotely, and successfully, for some time. But what if this is a brand-new concept for you and your employees? Obviously, this pandemic will impact the dynamics of...
Is Your Team Acting Like One?
Great things in business are never done by one person; they are done by a team of people.” — @Stevejobs You've heard it before. The team's greatest asset is its people. So how do you define a team? As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of...
Does your Job Spark Revenue?
So, when I hear the phrase “spring cleaning”, I cringe. It’s not that I love to co-habitate with dust bunnies, the thought of it just overwhelms me. Does that mean I haven’t cleaned since winter? And yes, "Winter is Coming" (season 8 finally!) Marie Kondo, a...
What Makes A Business Partnership Successful?
"First of all, let's be honest. The number of businesses that fold due to bad partnerships is staggering. In some cases, they are charlatans, in others - inept business people, and others find themselves unable to scale with any growth.” Michael Gerber I love this...
How Human Resource Managers Can Effectively Use Assessments
Hiring for a new manager? Instituting a Leadership Development Program? Assessment can be key to human resources and candidates so they understand leadership styles. But, often Human Resource Managers are stuck as they do not know how to administer an...
Want a less stressful dinner this Thanksgiving?
It’s all fun and games until someone takes a hit to the face. And I’m not talking about the football game. I’m talking about the Thanksgiving dinner. Ah, Thanksgiving – the day where we’re supposed to feel grateful for life’s many blessings. Sounds great in theory,...
Ready For A 4th Quarter Comeback?
We are entering the fourth quarter of 2018, you are the sales manager, the quarterback - there are three months left in the year. Just like in the 4th quarter of the big football game you are in charge of leading your team to victory. When the clock runs out, for...
Are You In The Right Role?
➡️ FACT: You can be successful. ➡️ FICTION: You can be successful at everything you set out to do. We all have natural strengths and talents - those characteristics and tendencies that just come naturally. Your colleague might make the job...
Categories
Think Your Remote Team Doesn’t Have Conflict? Think Again
“Conflict in virtual teams is more likely to be negative for performance, and is more likely to escalate.” Lindred Greer, Stanford. So, we’ve been at this remote thing for a while now. With many of my clients, it’s working well, others not so much. The main culprit?...
4 Ways Your Employees Handle Madness In The Office
March Madness usually means one thing: Basketball.However, madness can hit anytime of the year – especially with your employees. We all know the importance of effective team communication, and we strive to work in a harmonious environment. But – that’s not reality,...
Are You A Task-Oriented or People-Oriented Leader? (and why you need to know)
Identifying your behavioral approach to leadership is the FIRST step, and arguably the most important, toward becoming not only a great leader, but gaining even more success with the people you influence. How? The more you understand how YOU lead, the easier it...
3 Ways To Remove Yourself From Office Drama
"Conflict can't survive without your participation" - Wayne Dyer Ouch! But he knew what he was talking about. Does your office (or ZOOM) seem like the set of a reality show? Chances are someone there THRIVES on drama. Is it YOU? Or do your shoulders crawl up and over...
How Are You Supporting Your Employee Development In 2021?
Let’s be honest, there’s always A LOT of chatter about investing in professional development, but never enough action. It’s time to change that.No sense in reiterating all the changes, obstacles, and pressures that affected business owners and their employees the last...
4 Ways To Avoid Family Stress This Thanksgiving
It’s all fun and games until someone takes a hit to the face. And I’m not talking about the football game. I’m talking about the Thanksgiving dinner. Add a pandemic, and all bets are off.Ah, Thanksgiving – the day when we’re supposed to feel grateful for life’s many...
Negative People Dragging You Down?
Negative people drain me.Have you ever felt this way about a co-worker? I know I have!Well, if they've decided that they are not going anywhere soon, you’re going to have to work together. Here’s the bummer: you worked hard to get where you are, and you can’t let ONE...