A positive leadership lesson from The Office. I’ve used several clips from the television show The Office as examples of what NOT to do as a leader! But after listening to an interview with Steve Carell, there’s much to learn
We believe there are four ingredients to keeping your employees happy, but unfortunately, one of them is often missing when it comes to advancing women, especially women into leadership positions. Find out in this video which one is missing and
I broke up with my boyfriend! It was in 8th grade and it wasn’t easy. In fact, I avoided it for several weeks because I didn’t want to hurt his feelings. The funny thing is, I often see managers doing
When was the last time you received recognition at work? If it wasn’t recently, you’re not alone! 40% of employees report receiving recognition only a FEW TIMES PER YEAR OR LESS! Yet, when managers offer recognition that hits the mark,
I was bullied by my boss! He used this tactic as his way of attempting to quietly fire me. Let’s just say, it didn’t end up in his favor! While my manager’s actions were intentional and horrific, what I find
My daughter, Reese, told me about a discussion in her 8th grade history class centered around lack of choices for students. While rules established for middle schoolers are there for order and safety (imagine pre-teens with no rules!), the 3
How ready does one need to be for a leadership promotion? How much does a person need to demonstrate that they’re ready to lead others? Are organizations truly promoting based on leadership readiness, or other criteria? Find out how organizations
Have you heard the phrase productivity paranoia? It’s what many leaders suffer from in this new era of the hybrid work model. Many have gone so far as to use technology to track activity, as they’re without the visual cues they used
My husband, Matt, commutes nearly 60 miles to the office – ONE WAY! So you better believe if he’s going to spend time on the road driving nearly 120 miles for one day in the office, he’s going to maximize his
I love to work out! But all those years of cardio weren’t supporting what I, and you, really need in order to develop healthy bodies and bones – strong muscles! So I’ve integrated strength training as a way to focus on
Earlier this week, I posted an article on LinkedIn that shared results from a recent survey stating that 1/3 of managers and executives want employees to return to the office full-time because, “they think employees are more motivated when they know
Warning: The mental health resources alone that your organization is offering won’t cure burnout! A CDC study shows that employees at risk for depression had the highest healthcare costs, even after taking risks such as smoking and obesity into account. Depression
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