Does it really matter?
In a conversation last week I was asked “Does having good employees really made a difference?” Instead of answering directly, I asked a few questions instead.... Read More →
Put it in writing!
For the most part employees come to work with the best intentions and want to do good work. However, there are those occssions (or various occasions)... Read More →
Are you “blocked”?
This week’s post comes to you courtesy of “writer’s block”. I try to draw inspiration from everywhere some human resources related, some business related or... Read More →
A Week of Recognition?
My first job out of college was as the Secretary in Human Resources. No, I’m not being politically incorrect – that was my title for... Read More →
Is your business the old west?
I have to be honest, I didn’t grow up watching westerns and still don’t watch them. My only reference to the old wild west is... Read More →
Oops…they did it again
Previously on this blog…we looked at the habits of managers and leaders in an organization. Those little habits that will drive your employees and co-workers... Read More →
Are you guilty of this?
We all have a “habit” or a “tendency” that may drive our employees crazy. I can see you smiling…you already know what it is. Some... Read More →
It’s Not About You
I had the pleasure this past weekend to present to a group of entrepreneurs the topic of “Speaking THEIR Language: Understanding Clients, Vendors and Employees.”... Read More →
Leadership Lessons from Parenting
As the parent to two young boys (five and three), I can not help to notice the lessons I teach to my sons apply to... Read More →
Coffee Maker Efficiency
This past week I bought a new coffee maker and I’m in LOVE! It makes great coffee (a requirement for any coffee maker) and clean... Read More →