Today is special for me not only because I’m hosting the Leadership Development Carnival but it’s also Mr. Bartender’s and my wedding anniversary. 23 years. …
Training and Development
These posts focus on workplace training and employee development as part of business leadership and management.
Next to Agility, Speed Rules
Several months ago, I had the opportunity to hear Eamonn Kelly, author of Powerful Times, speak about current events and the impact they have on …
Meeting the Company Standard
In my spare time, I’m teaching a human resources class at a local university and we got into this discussion about graphic rating scales on …
Office Gossip and Rumors
Many people view gossip as a bad thing. And as such, they make every attempt to ban anything remotely resembling gossip in the workplace. I …
Crappy Swag and Other Happenings
Couple of exciting things happened recently that I wanted to share: First, I was honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) with …
7 Types of Power in the Workplace
There’s a quote by Margaret Thatcher that says, “Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Personally, I …
Have Something To Say? When the Answer is No
Even when you do everything right, the answer can still end up being “no.” You can have a great idea. You can present it beautifully. …
