Empathy in the workplace is no longer just a "nice-to-have." In today’s world, it’s a must! Let’s face it, people are struggling....

Most organizations are still having challenges retaining and engaging their talent. I would argue that one of the most important things...

Are you guilty of talking too much and listening too little? You aren't alone, most of us are! We talk, multi-task, and fail to give...

Simon Sinek said, “Let us all be the leaders we wish we had.”    If you think back on leaders you’ve had over your career, chances are,...

For the last few years, I have focused on setting an intention for the year rather than setting New Year's Resolutions (we know those...

Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence. It's a superpower that is critical to success at work and in life. So, let's...

In last week’s post , we explored the importance of getting the right people on the bus—bringing the right talent into your organization....

Have you ever made a bad hire? If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...

While many organizations focus on technology, innovation, and marketing to gain a competitive edge, the most powerful and often...

I've shared tips before on handling drama and challenging personalities at work. But if your family is anything like mine, you might find...

Performance management is one of the most critical activities in an organization. A good process fosters engagement, productivity, and...

Core values are the principles that guide and drive an organization’s purpose and goals. They should be used as a compass to guide every...

Whether you are a business owner, HR professional, or another leader, it is important to consider developing an HR/People Plan to guide...

Following are 5 people-related dangers that impact every organization with some tips on how to deal with them. 1. Not Realizing the...

Would you like to have better retention and engagement in 2025? An important way to do this is to budget for employee development. It is...

The term emotional intelligence is thrown around a lot. Do you really know what it means?  Here’s a definition : It is the ability to...

I just attended a conference in Cherokee, NC. If you have been following the news, you probably know about the ‘little’ weather emergency...

Over the last few weeks, I have shared what I believe are two of the biggest contributors to people problems in organizations: A –...

In my opinion, one of the top three contributors to "people problems" in organizations is poor leadership or bad bosses. As mentioned...

I strongly feel that the three biggest people problems are the results of three things that can be summed up in an ABC acronym. A –...