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Sometimes we want to separate who we are at home and at work. For many people, the current pandemic crisis has made that nearly impossible as millions of people are now working from home. So certainly we need to set up boundaries and rules so that we can focus and be productive, but I had […]

This week I am sharing a personal journey that truly is ongoing in how I work to expand and develop my listening skills in work settings. It took a 360 degree survey to help me realize that I was actually terrible at listening and considering others opinions. I thought I had all the right answers […]

Can you ever write and talk enough about trust? Probably not. It’s power is huge at work, at home, in communities, and more.  No wonder it is one of my Five Factors of Leadership and Team Success. Without trust, things just break down. And truthfully, trust doesn’t just happen. It is built and shaped over […]

What if it’s not you that needs to change, it’s the leader you are dealing with? Your boss is toxic, a jerk, or just otherwise unhelpful. Or, maybe they are just average. How do you approach the subject that they need some help, because if they can improve their influence that will have huge benefits […]

As technology continues to progress and we get more and more automation, many jobs will be replaced by technology. For many people, this is scary. So why am I suggesting you make yourself replaceable? Simple – it’s the right thing to do. I’m not talking about doing lame jobs that can be done by a […]

Virus, fears, uncertainty, sickness, isolation, quarantine… No doubt, what we’re dealing with right now as individuals, families, communities, nations, and the world is quite troubling.  The coronavirus and its vast reaches are having huge impacts on life as we know it. It’s a storm on economics, finances, mental health, physical health, businesses, education, and more. […]

Can conflict really build trust in people and teams? Absolutely. In fact, I would say that one of the best indicators of a team that trusts each other is the amount of conflict in the team.  When I share this with people, often they get confused. Isn’t conflict a bad thing? In many instances, yes, […]

I’ve always been a pretty big fan of flexible work options and remote work. It’s been nice to have the ability to do it when I’ve been sick, traveling, or taking care of other business. While not possible for all job roles, remote work can have a lot of benefits. I feel the same way […]

If ice is at 20 degrees Fahrenheit, it is solid ice. If ice heats up to 31 degrees Fahrenheit, it remains solid ice. Yet with a temperature change of just one more degree – from 31 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, ice begins to melt. Before this point, the ice was heating up and gaining energy, […]