Building and maintaining strong relationships on the job can be a challenge.  One of the greatest challenges is knowing how to communicate effectively.

How do you know if you are a leader? If someone is following you, you are a leader! It may be an official part of your job,

Surveys show a high correlation between job satisfaction and liking and respecting workplace superiors, yet few are awarded

On January 1^st many of us identified some big changes we want to make or a plan we want to accomplish during the new year.

And so, in the blink of an eye, we are beginning a new year – welcome to 2025! The future is before us, which gets me thinking

One evening when my youngest daughter was five-years-old she asked me if she could go outside and play. I told her,

Last time we looked at some of the benefits your business will enjoy if your employees are engaged in their work. Engagement includes a sense of commitment,

Have you ever observed an employee on the job who was obviously just putting in their time for a paycheck and nothing more? How about someone who worked so hard

Know what truly matters to you and prioritize those things above all else. Whether in decision-making, goal-setting, or daily pursuits, align your actions with

It’s a classic scene from a movie: The crime boss orders a hit and the professional killer finds the target. He looks the victim

Last time we started talking about how asking good questions in the right way could improve communication and cooperation

Here’s the scenario: It has just come to your attention that a customer filed a complaint about Mr. Smith, one of your employees.

Finding the right position is only one piece of the puzzle that leads to job satisfaction. Have you ever heard someone say, "I’d like my work if it weren’t

If you want to jeopardize the productivity and performance of your team and at the same time compromise trust and respect,

No man is an island, according to poet John Donne. While we strive as individuals to shoulder our responsibilities, solve our problems and achieve our goals,

Whether you are responsible for one person or a whole team, there are several very important keys to managing people well.

When I think about resting, something rather strange occurs. At first, I begin to imagine lounging on the couch, watching golf and (inevitably) falling asleep.

If you’re a manager, you know the challenge of keeping your best employees and trying to bring the others to a higher level of performance.

Most employees who quit their jobs are leaving because of their managers and low staff morale, not necessarily their companies.

One of the major roadblocks to strong relationships, both at home and at work, is the inability to effectively manage one’s emotions.