Every year, I look at our workplace, and I try to find ways to make a difference at work. Each year the following topics come up: Management needs more training Employees need more training We need to work on better communication How do we improve morale? A lot of time is spent on these items and most of the time programs are implemented, but over time the … [Read more...]
Combat Negativity
Negativity - I don't like talking about this topic. There is way too much of it in today's world.Just watch the news locally or nationally, and the focus is always on the "negative story." .Just look at the news locally or nationally, and the focus is always on the "negative story." Go on social media and someone is complaining about something or posting something negative … [Read more...]
Lead With Gratitude
I keep coming back to this word, "gratitude." Everyone talks about work/life balance as the term to live by. What exactly does work/life balance look like? Most people I talk to say they have a right work/life balance. When was the last time you heard someone say, "My work/life balance is off" or My work/life balance is not right." Once again, I keep coming back to the … [Read more...]
The Time To Move is Today
The options are right in front of our eyes. Customers are in control, and they have many options today. Once the time is right, customers make the decision to move and do not look back. Weekend Project - Cutting the Cable I was reminded of this situation this past weekend. I finally found an option that worked for me on cutting the cable cord. Believe me, I had been … [Read more...]
Building Momentum Personally and Professionally
This is an area I may have given lip service in the past, but it is so critical for building success both personally and professionally. I was introduced to this term on this current weight loss program I'm on. It explained that I need to work on building momentum and not focus on motivation. Motivation can change like the wind, but momentum is something that requires work … [Read more...]