Sending out wishes that you experience a lot of love today and that you will give it back to others. This is a day that we can change the world and make it a nicer place for us all. As Jackie DeShannon sang, "put a little love in your heart." Wishing you a love-filled day! …
Loving the Work You Do
It's Day you2 of Love Week and the focus today is on the work you do. I can just hear the scoffing and the 'it'll never happen' comments. Work is, well....work. It's the activities you do to earn money; but money should be be the only factor. Work is what we do on a daily …
When Management Feels Their Role is Overlooked
I recently spoke with someone who made a very telling statement: "Management has the hardest role within an organization." It was an interesting observation. It's usually said that the high-level, C-suites have the toughest job, as they are steering the ship. In retrospect, those in managerial levels are tasked with ensuring the engine is running, …
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Creating Checks and Balances to Ensure Task Completion
Routine tasks are a way of work-life, which are following systems and processes by the books. For some industries, this is a way of life, such as in banking or automotive, there are certain tasks that follow and adhere to strict guidelines which, if not followed, could be catastrophic for their consumers. But, as humanness …
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Procrastination is Illogical
If I had a dime for every person I've run across who complain of unfulfilled goals and activities due to procrastination, I would be sitting on a tropical beach right now. Procrastination deters us from having a happier career or a fulfilled life. Why does procrastination occur? Is it the same as laziness? To me, …
A Groundhog, A Superbowl, and Cupid
As we move into a new month, our journey continues on the path we charted for the new year; the path of personal and professional development that will help us to grow and achieve to our desired level of success. As I was looking at the calendar this month, I noticed that there are quite …
When Stress Seems to Overwhelm You
It's 4am - you sit up in bed and your mind won't shut off. Thoughts of worry over how you will meet your project deadline take over, all while other worries creep up of getting in trouble with the boss and then getting fired and then being homeless (and on, and on....). You can't go …
Can a “Bad” Manager Turn Things Around?
I came across a quote today that gave pause: "A bad manager can take a good staff and destroy it, causing the best employees to flee and the remainder to lose all motivation." (author unknown) Bad managers, unfortunately, exist in all industries and at all levels. What happens that someone becomes bad at leading people, …
Dealing with Difficult Customers
There is not a day goes by that I don't hear a complaint(s) about dealing with a difficult customer. These complaints come from all levels and industries; customers who: make demands, wanting their needs met in their way, no matter if it follows protocol or not treat you as if you don't know what you're …
Even a Prince Uses LinkedIn
I found it interesting to hear a report this morning that Prince Harry and his fiance, Meghan Markle, have taken to LinkedIn in their quest to hire a communications specialist. This person is to help with planning events for them, as well as handling social media, and will be based out of Buckingham Palace. The …
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