Tips for the Week

It is amazing what this time of year can do to people’s behaviors and the increase in their awareness to spread kindness. Just the other day I was in line at a drive-thru to get coffee. As I pulled up to the window with my money ready, I learned that the car in front of […]

Conflict doesn’t have to be a quick negative right away, it can actually be thoughtful to help you achieve your goals.  This time of year, more than any other time of year, we see people being more civil to each other with kind holiday greetings, gift-giving, and even to the point of being accommodating to

20-SECOND QUIZ on TIME MANAGEMENT Q1: What does participating in membership activities have in common with your goals? Q2: (Yes or No) Did it take you longer than 20-seconds to answer Q1? We’ve all done it at one time or another in our life; joined a gym membership (bahaha), spin class, local underwater basket weaving club,

DEAR INFLUENCER and CONNECTOR, Thank you for your time, guidance, inspiration and influential moments! ALL: When was the last time you thanked the person who influenced or challenged you? The person that pushed you beyond what you thought possible? The person that helped you gain confidence in your abilities and talent? What about those that

EMPLOYEES: Have you ever been in a situation where you’re waist deep in production on a project and you hear your manager say, “by the way, I want you to also focus on ___ and ___”? Suddenly, you realize the new ask has nothing to do with the project or even remotely aligns to the

How much of our communication is small/surface talk? Are we missing an opportunity to build more meaningful relationships? We live in a fast-paced world. We regularly have communication on and off the job with friends, family, co-workers, clients, and management. We communicate through many mediums such as social media, over the phone, face to face, and even

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Performance warning signs can be the factor between achieving quarterly goals or losing profits. Read the following questions to gauge where you and your business stand. Q1: MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES: Your leaders are smarter than AI. (TRUE OR FALSE) Q2: What does a tire pressure warning, a stuffed dishwasher and workforce performance all have in

How do you stay competitive in your career field? Want to know what a deer in head-lights looks like? I’ve asked this question to talented but unhappy employees questioning their career and skills. Let’s discuss what’s in your career toolbox. Think about the 1. tools you have at your disposal 2. resources you rely on

Potential Mind Mapping Scenario: Employee: I have a great idea! I think our team should implement it to streamline our manual process on the Jones account. Manager: Great! Do you have your concept mapped? Employee: Well, I don’t have that yet, but I can tell you all about it. With high energy, the employee explains