In my new keynote, I share the not-so-secret information that sometimes slows our productivity and offer up powerful solutions that are quite effective in increasing it. It’s feels like the more effort we put in place to increase our productivity, the more hurdles pop up in an attempt to slow our progress. Leadership, open communications…
It’s safe to say that Margaret is one of the finest managers I’ve ever met. She’s a rare combination of great insight, intelligence, forward thought, deep caring, tremendous leadership, problem solving skills extraordinaire and so much more. So, you may ask, why aren’t more leaders like Margaret? I wondered too, so I asked her to…
Com-mu-ni-ca-tion: The KEY to Productivity, Satisfaction and Retention Why is this not task completed? How come you aren’t you getting MORE done? Why am I a crappy manager? Oops, scratch that one! The many benefits of my decades in corporate America and now as a professional speaker are the lessons I learn from leaders. This…
Thank so much for asking me to do more at work. I appreciate you’re trust in me, but my plate is 12” in diameter and you’re giving me three plates filled with crap!” Okay, last week’s conference keynote ended with applause, mostly smiles and brisk book sales. It’s an honor to get paid to speak,…
Today’s insight focuses on an important part of our fabric It’s calling again and again and will we’re able to ignore it for a while; its power can overtake us in a moment of weakness. Sure, I’m talking pizza-hot or cold! But what’s my pizza got to do with this political and religious stuff you…
Ha- I’m kidding, you’re already a member. Our club includes high achievers, doers, chill individuals, folks with plenty of confidence, those continuing to grow their confidence, mentors, mentees, clowns, smarties and fun seekers. We’re not your normal folks. We look at things from many perspectives, often amuse ourselves and hate mean people. That’s right, we…
Can you frickin’ believe it? Me neither! 2016 is two months in! Where has the year gone? We trace back in our minds the events that shaped the year that’s “in the books.” My grandmother, Eve (my dad’s mom) was a tremendous person. Long on wisdom, personality and friends, she taught me many great lessons…
Alright, we left off on a good note. I asked: Your job is rewarding and challenging. This applies to you to. Are you happy? Are you looking? Are you doing a little extra to make sure you don’t lose valuable employees? Okay then, work it! Several kind readers have shared privately the challenges they face…
Fact: It takes time, effort and money to hire a new employee. Fact: It takes time, effort and money to train that new hire. Fact: Your new employee will decide within 30 days of being hired if they’re staying or looking for another job! Your job is to make them wanna stay. They need to…
The pendulum has swung back in favor of workers. Businesses are hiring, unemployment is hovering around 5.5% or less and workers understand that there are many more work options available. Retention is always an issue and now you have to fight hard to keep your best from jumping ship – a right they have and…
