No Mission? You’ve Got Drama!
No Mission? You’ve Got Drama! Yes, it’s true! I have been preaching it to my clients for years now. You must have a clear mission for your business. Why? Of course there are the business reasons. Your mission will provide you with a road map and will help you make quicker yes or no decisions […]
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure – Part 3 in a Series
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure – Part 3 in a Series I went rock climbing recently. It was a ball! I used to make time for it consistently and hope to make it more of a priority again. It’s always fun to revisit an activity like that after years. You find that you have […]
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure – Part 2 in a Series
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure – Part 2 in a Series I went rock climbing recently. It was a ball! I used to make time for it consistently and hope to make it more of a priority again. It’s always fun to revisit an activity like that after years. You find that you have […]
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure Part 1 in a Series
Leadership Lessons from a Climbing Adventure Part 1 in a Series I went rock climbing recently. It was a ball! I used to make time for it consistently and hope to make it more of a priority again. It’s always fun to revisit an activity like that after years. You find that you have a […]
The Priorities Game
The Priorities Game Each one of us is a valuable resource and we all have gifts we are meant to use in service to others. There are demands on our time constantly. How do we pick and choose where we will use our time and energy? It’s tough! The Priorities Game can help. I use […]
The Two Key Components to Living with Tenacity
The Two Key Components to Living with Tenacity Tenacity is a key component to success. We must have it to reach our goals. It’s the fuel that keeps us moving through the inevitable challenges. But how often do we take the time to stop and think about what tenacity really is? Let’s spend a minute […]
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs At a time when the nation’s economy is softening, and perhaps worse, many organizations are considering layoffs as a way to cut costs. But eliminating jobs does not always result in immediate cost-savings. There are often severance packages to finance and unemployment benefits to cover. In addition, the morale of […]
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place Becoming an employer of choice is the goal of many organizations. One way to get the competitive edge is to be considered a family friendly organization. Below you will find some programs that you may want to consider in addition to providing alternative work arrangements to help establish […]
Managing a Telecommuter
Managing a Telecommuter For some leaders, allowing for telecommuting requires a change in management philosophy and style. If you have been used to watching the clock and judging productivity based on the number of overtime hours your employees are working, you will need to change you mindset. You will not be able to walk by […]