It is so important to network. My mantra for the last year has been “Skills UP and Network WIDE!” You may find yourself needing a network and not having one. More importantly, you may have a connection that can help others. The best feelings come from helping others. My networking has evolved over the years […]

“The employer generally gets the employees they deserve.”  J. Paul Getty I could not agree more! People quit for a number of reasons. Here are a few: 1. Lack of meaningful work. 2. No recognition. 3. No relationships are established. 4. No one is listening. 5. Everyone is going through the motions. We all want […]

Have you ever heard of the ‘meeting before the meeting?’ What does that mean? It is about preparing how you/your team will effectively communicate to a larger audience. You must think about what it is you are going to say, anticipate what questions they may have, what is the goal or expected outcome of this […]

Giving feedback can be difficult but it is important to do. It’s necessary for the receiver if they want to move forward. As a receiver of feedback, remember that there is always something that you can learn from this even if you don’t want to believe it. Someone is perceiving you or has observed you […]

Company executives talk to their employees about profits, reducing expenses, and what each person can do. Some people wonder why because they think “I can’t make a difference here or profits don’t matter to me.” But they can and it does matter. If your company is profitable, that means there is money available for raises […]

Ever wonder what people will say about you at your going away party or your retirement party? I do. I hope it’s good things! I have been to numerous going away parties at work and always pay attention to what people remember about someone who is leaving. Mostly, people share heartwarming or funny stories because […]

Do you consider yourself to be adventurous? Not me. I’ve never been very adventurous. Riding roller coasters, hopping on the back of a motorcycle, starting a conversation with a strangers — no thank you. But over time, I couldn’t just say no to every uncomfortable or scary situation.  I came to the realization that in order togrow, I was […]

I love being challenged, having fun with intelligent, hard-working, creative people, and learning new trades and skills. Rewards are nice, but for me, rewards without those things are short-lived when it comes to remaining invested in my job. There are numerous studies on this topic, but they all center around a few things: People want […]

We’re off! Welcome to the Vogelmeier Consulting blog – I’m Dana Vogelmeier. I’m thrilled to launch my business (and blog) that focuses on real people, real development, and real growth in the workplace. Every organization needs a strong, healthy workplace culture and climate. I can help you get there. V as in Vogelmeier Consulting. I have […]

“In a world being utterly reshaped (and often disfigured) by technology, people are hungrier than ever for a deeper and more authentic sense of humanity.” I agree. This quote was from an article I recently read by Bill Taylor of Fast Company about a company called Executive Shine, a shoe-shine company in many airports. He […]