For Leaders, Kindness is Underrated Would you go above and beyond for a leader who wasn’t kind to you? I always found that the more kind my leaders were, the more willing I was to go out of my way for them. When I became a leader myself, I committed to starting with kindness and […]

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” – Alvin Toffler We know that circumstances can change in an instant, and because of that, learning agility is of the utmost importance. We must unlearn and relearn constantly to keep up […]

Implementing a routine, and scheduling time to get through your daily tasks can lead to a major improvement in your productivity. Here are a few tips to make sure you’re utilizing your time properly and staying productive at work. Schedule time… ·         For your email. Carve out time at the beginning and the end of […]

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time that we think about year-end reviews. Ask yourself, did I accomplish all I wanted to? What feedback will my boss have? What do I want to do differently in 2019? For me, 2018 was a wonderful year of transition. I left my corporate job after 33 years […]

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 […]