Mini-breaks to re-energize
A lot of times we are at work and we just get down to business. If we are lucky, we remember to eat lunch or find an excuse to walk outside for at least 5 minutes. Even little distractions from the work can energize us in great ways. We can be terrible with taking the […]
Uh Oh…I’m a Manager?!?
Congratulations – you got the promotion – you are a MANAGER! You are thinking, “this is great”, “now things can get done”, “people will have to listen to me now” and then comes that little voice from the back of your head…now it’s saying “what if they don’t listen to me”, “what if I get […]
I’m a ____ Leader
When it comes to leaders we all like to use a one word description of their style. You know, she’s a charismatic leader, he’s a dictatorial leader, she’s autocratic, etc. You get the picture. Now image if the people who worked for you had to pick one word to fill-in-the-blank on your leadership style…would it be the […]
Getting more…employee motivation
Would you rather listen than read? Click play This is what we all want isn’t it? Getting more with little effort. If only the world really worked that way. Actually it does. In these economic times we find ourselves having to do more with less. Whether it is more work from fewer employees, more clients […]
Taking a step back
We are usually told to go forward, take action, just do it – all the things needed to succeed. Well, I would like to throw another cliche onto the pile “take a step back”. It’s not about going backwards but about seeing the forest through the trees. When was the last time you took a […]
Micromanaging – Why do you do it?
Do you do it? Are you sure? The next time you are speaking to an employee, listen to yourself – your words, tone and intention. Now ask yourself again – are you a micro-manager? If you answered no, thank you and please continue reading anyway. Those of you who answered yes, here are some questions […]
How to have that first difficult conversation
You know that conversation where you have to tell an employee for the first time that either they are not performing or their attitude is not what you want. You know that talk where you dread it either because you don’t like “confrontation” or you are fearful of their reaction. Take a deep breath, it […]
Healthcare Reform 2010
It’s all over the news and possibly in the courts soon. Healthcare Reform will be signed into law today. What does this mean for small business and everyday people? Here’s a quick summary of what is in the bill. However there is a Compromise Plan that was passed by the House and needs to be […]
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A little ditty about HR
My passion is HR – why – because it is about the people. The people who run the business as well as those who work in it. We spend the majority of our waking hours at work! Scary I know. Therefore shouldn’t it be “good hours” or “happy to be here hours” or “I’m appreciated […]