30
Dec

Seven Time Management Tips I Am Putting To Use In 2014

I am not one for New Year’s resolutions, but I do find it helpful to reflect on the past year and think about ways to make improvements on your life and work for the upcoming year. As I am reflecting on the past year, I am realizing that I have been BUSY with my business. Very busy. In fact, I’ve gotten out of touch with friends and family …
20
Dec

A Team Engagement and Giving Back Opportunity HR needs to know about

You know when you find out about something awesome and you just want to tell everyone about it? That’s the way I feel after my recent meeting with Jody Steinhauer. Jody is the Chief Bargains Officer at Bargains Group, and now is also the founder of an amazing Not For Profit, Engage and Change. I have to tell you about some of the things these …
17
Dec

You’re wrong about what engages employees

Last week, I was struck once again by how wrong leaders often are about what engages employees. As I was outlining a plan for culture workshops with the senior leadership team at a client organization, I described a brainstorming activity for the employees in the room to come up with ideas for making each other’s day and creating a positive work …
07
Dec

Policy or Passion – what rules your organization?

Wouldn’t it be great working in an organization where people were happy to come to work, got their work done efficiently and had fun doing it? Unfortunately, I’ve seen leaders stifle the passion and fun that can be had at work in the name of policy or tradition or just because they don’t understand the positive effects on business …