Happy Thanksgiving We know that being grateful and practicing gratitude helps us lead happier and healthier lives. Being grateful at work manifests in greater workplace satisfaction and less stress, even during times of high stress. This is my 5-Minute...
On this 2021 Veteran’s Day
On this 2021 Veteran’s Day Thanking veterans for their service is wonderful. Hiring them for their knowledge, skills, and abilities is even better. If you have ever been part of one of my programs, you might remember that I mention my siblings. Depending on the...
Helping Your Team Achieve Their Personal Career Goals
Helping Your Team Achieve Their Personal Career Goals The best leaders are not just concerned about the output of their team, they are also interested and concerned about the individual team members. Showing interest in their personal career goals and offering advice...
10 Traits of Highly Motivated People
10 Traits of Highly Motivated People I was in the Mohegan Sun Hotel in Connecticut a few weeks ago for the fantastic CCUA conference. The hotel is wonderful. The food was great. The planning was superb. But you know what made it such a fantastic event? Of...
6 Ways to Keep the Leadership Momentum Going
6 Ways to Keep the Leadership Momentum Going So you got motivated recently. Maybe you saw an awesome speaker, or maybe you read a great book, or maybe you were on the receiving end of a dose of honesty from a boss or family member. Maybe you signed up to be a...
Five Ways to Stay Positive When Stress Factors are High
Five Ways to Stay Positive When Stress Factors are High Lots of team members say they are stressed right now. It seems to be an easy default and too often, an excuse for not getting work accomplished. What can we do to stay positive and focus when we...
Go after the career you want – Assertiveness 101
Go after the career you want - Assertiveness 101 Knowing where you want to go regarding your career, planning out what you need to do, and being assertive can be developed. Being assertive is not the same as being arrogant. Being assertive is promoting your ideas and...
How they think, react and produce
How they think, react and produce Thеrе iѕ grоwing еvidеnсе that соrроrаtе ѕuѕtаinаbilitу is сrеаting a significant competitive аdvаntаgе аnd higher рrоfitѕ fоr оrgаnizаtiоnѕ willing tо mоdifу thеir mindѕеt аnd соrроrаtе сulturе to the rеаlizаtiоn thаt doing the right...
Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategies for Decision-Making Success and Employee Engagement
Navigating Uncertain Times: Strategies for Decision-Making Success and Employee Engagement We live in uncertain times. The uncertainty of the future is a difficult challenge for leaders and team members alike. Confidence is one of the most important things that an...
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