Research by Cy Wakeman says that the average employee spends 2 hours and 26 minutes per day dealing with drama and emotion....

In starting my own business, I have learned that there are many people who don’t really know what Human Resources (HR) is. When I share...

I don't think anyone sets out to be a bad boss. But unfortunately, there are a lot of them. If you think back on leaders you’ve had over...

Being a manager is hard. There are so many people and things vying for your attention and it’s hard to know what to focus on. I read over...

Email is a great communication tool, but it can also lead to misunderstandings and other problems. Some of my greatest communication...

“When leaders know how to lead great meetings, there’s less time wasted and less frustration. We have more energy to do the work that...

Communication is key for success at work no matter what your position, but especially if you are a leader. In today's busy world, we are...

“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James   Why Employee Recognition is So Important...

Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people with nothing to say.” Andy Stanley I believe that listening is the most...

Have you even said or done you later regretted because you didn't manage yourself well? I think we have all been there. Before we can...

My new book is called 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers. One of the seven habits in the book is Manage Yourself. Who wants a hot mess...

Whether you are a business owner, HR Practitioner or other leader in your organization, it is important to consider developing an...

Have you noticed that we, as humans, tend to go negative? It is called the negativity bias, and it was instilled in us to keep us safe....

Did you know that if you work more in your areas of strength, you will be much happier, successful, and productive? That’s kind of a...

Team players pitch in to help others on the team. They are focused on helping the team achieve its goals instead of just achieving their...

Last week, I shared a post about behaviors that would help you to be a purple squirrel and maximize your potential. The first behavior...

You may be asking yourself, “What in the world is a Purple Squirrel and why would I want to be one?” Purple Squirrel is a term coined by...

Would you like to be happier? Sleep better? Have a better immune system? Be more positive at work and in life? Better manage yourself and...

Have you heard of the Enneagram? It has become a popular tool for categorizing and understanding personality. It seems to be popping up...

When I started out in the workplace, the philosophy was to leave your personal problems at the door. Thankfully, things have shifted over...