Social media and newsletters are important for a business, it’s free, it’s organic, it’s a great way to build awareness for your brand, and it’s valuable to have a direct connection with customers. But in order to have that direct connection with cust…
Middle managers are caught in a regular tug-of-war. How to manage up to executive leadership and support their teams when unpopular mandates are ordered—all without causing damage to the relationships on both sides?
Currently, many middle managers …
Never before in history have we been so spoiled in resources to deal with our stress at work. Never before in history have we been so stressed at work, according to a Gallup report.
Both of these things are true, so where did we go wron…
Forget the supposed security of a six-figure salary. A growing group of wealthy workers known as HENRYs (“high earners, not rich yet”) say earning $750,000 per year isn’t enough to live a life free of money worries. These individuals with high incomes…
After our mom died, my sister and I cleaned out her craft room and found cabinets and drawers filled with projects never completed or even started. “Why couldn’t she finish things?” I thought.
Recently, I looked around my own house and realized th…
Some people have the gift of gab and can talk to anyone about anything. And some people struggle to make small talk. What separates the two isn’t knowing what to talk about; it’s polishing up your communication skills so you can keep a good conversati…
Most people will have to work with a chronic complainer or two in their professional lives, whether it’s a dismal coworker or complaining boss. But those who veer from negative to toxic could actually be costing an organization money and productivity….
Most people will have to work with a chronic complainer or two in their professional lives, whether it’s a dismal coworker or complaining boss. But those who veer from negative to toxic could actually be costing an organization money, and productivity…
Is your energy flagging as the workday wears on? By 2 p.m. you’re moving through your tasks in slow motion, your attention is flagging in meetings, and the effort to focus is more than you can summon.
When we feel exhausted, we tend to feel less dr…
From board meetings, business pitches, and job interviews, all the way to presidential debates: Tough questions are inevitable. To avoid the stumble, the deer in the headlights moment, or the unintended response that could squash your chances to win, …