Monthly Archives: March 2011

Spring forward and Fall back. Those words mean the seasons are changing. Well, actually, they mean our clocks are changing. In terms of the seasons, that’s more of a transition. What’s the difference? If you’re a manager, you need to … Continue reading

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I spend a lot of time talking about planning, being strategic, and the need to be intentional in order to make changes in our workplace and within our lives. But no plan, strategy or intention will make a bit of difference … Continue reading

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Trust me. When you hear those words, what do you feel inside? Of course, our reaction depends a lot on who is saying it. Is it a friend, a colleague, a boss or a used car salesman? I have to … Continue reading

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In February, the US gained 192,000 new jobs (not including the government and non-profit sectors). Good news for everyone right? Not necessarily. Businesses and business owners have been focused on surviving the recession that many haven’t created a post-recession management … Continue reading

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As business professionals, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with advice about achieving our personal and professional goals. There are trainings, webinars, articles, and HR presentations galore with tips, tools and strategies – we should make lists, break goals into smaller … Continue reading

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The proverbial bad boss – poor communicator, micromanager, unqualified, absent – the list goes on and on. It’s amazing the impact a poor leader can have on the climate within the workplace, as well as on our health and happiness … Continue reading

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I’ve been bumping into a lot of articles, blogs and webinars lately about strength-based management, and they’re always geared toward managers. No surprise there. But one in particular struck me because it describes how companies can use strength-based management to … Continue reading

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