How do you avoid workplace strife and learn to say no at work? 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…
Today’s workplace is filled with passion, purpose and people with opinions. Important, yes but we tend to push the line of personal beliefs and choice more than ever. Is some communication too much for the workplace? Today’s insight focuses on an important part of our fabric It’s calling again and again and will we’re able…
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…
As Leaders, we all know the importance of compromise in our professional and personal lives. Without it, things fall apart quickly. With it, opportunity improves and progress is made albeit sometimes slowly with challenges along the way. However, your ego can get in the way along with personal feelings. Susan knows this first hand. As…
My grandmother shared her knowledge of life with me for over forty years. She was a natural leader. I was one lucky guy. Her grandfather used to share with her too. Not so confident in the future generations, he worried about their commitment, drive and dedication. Funny – kind of. I’m convinced that if we…
In an effort to stay in shape I run, lift weights and practice yoga. Yes, I watch what I eat too and it’s FAR from easy. The temptations are everywhere and my “say no” toughness to unhealthy foods is average at best. But, I try. That’s all I want you to do-try. We’re so quick…
