Make Training a Treat
Root canal. Tax audit. Lost wallet. Those all rank among the most dreaded two-word phrases in the English language. But to that list I’ll add a fourth: Mandatory training. (Be …
Root canal. Tax audit. Lost wallet. Those all rank among the most dreaded two-word phrases in the English language. But to that list I’ll add a fourth: Mandatory training. (Be …
Well, it’s July, which means it’s time for the one memo I send each year that I hope you’re NOT reading in the office—because that’s our topic: not being in …
Ever find yourself in the role of a mentor? Whether it’s by accident or design, many of us frequently do. Whether you’re in a supervisory role or providing guidance for …
In our last installment, we discussed the idea of going above and beyond in the workplace—why some folks do, why most folks don’t, and the benefits for all parties involved …
Today, let’s start out with a riddle: what are two words in business that can mean the exact opposite of what they mean? Answer: good enough. Because we all know …
Frequently when we discuss the importance of positive feedback and praise for employees, at least one seasoned supervisor will shoot back, “why do we need to thank them for doing …
Well, we’re a few days into the spring season, so it’s a good time to discuss an annual tradition near and dear to the hearts of all of us (and …
Happy St. Patty’s Day! I hope you find yourself surrounded by lots of green….in the business world, never a bad thing. But let’s talk for a minute about a different …
Happy Valentine’s Day! What better day to talk about love? But…maybe not the kind of love you’re thinking of. I mean, yes, by all means make sure you do something …
In honor of Super Bowl week, I am boldly going to make a prediction about the outcome of the big game: the winner will be the team that spends the …