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The problem with "Rule-by-Committee" Leadership, is that it rarely works. Imagine having 12 Captains taking the helm of a ship. Imagine the confusion the pi...

Once a week, I will treat myself to a well deserved time of solitude to write in my journal. I will either go to a local coffee shop or to the library. This ...

Recognizing the early warning signs of burn out are often missed until it is too late. It begins with a gut sense of knowing something isn't right. Although...

One of the most difficult things to do as a business owner, is to take a step back from the daily grind to view your company from different lenses/perspectiv...

A very important question, don't you think? What would you do if you were not afraid? I sat down at my computer pondering this very question and came up with...

When I heard Dee Ann Turner had written a book about creating a "remarkable culture", I instantly purchased a copy. (Sorry Kindle lovers, I love holding a b...

Being "teachable" requires the ability to have an open mind to new ideas. It also involves the ability to have empathy toward others. Those who have this ab...

Let's first define what a Patriarch Environment is. It's an environment that subscribes to male norms, between men held control in leadership positions and w...

Let's face it, we have all been there. You are conducting a meeting and your presentation goes south. Either the material was boring, the meeting wasn't pla...

Be Teachable; you're not always right. What does it mean? How many of us have developed the skill of listening? I mean, truly listening? This is one of the ...

When conducting current state assessments on Corporate Culture, "red flags" (problems) are quickly identified through confidential employee interviews. The r...

I have interviewed hundreds of employees while conducting current state assessments on Corporate Culture. I have narrowed down the Top 10 secrets employees w...

One of the most important elements of a Business Plan, is always missed and needs to be the first question answered BEFORE you begin to writ

Employers are waiting longer to hire additional staff due to many reasons. Two of them are; 1) company is growing/expanding at a fast rate, and 2) company i...

The last strategy in our Engaging & Retaining Employees Series, is MOTIVATION and the Gate Keeper. Why is motivation a factor of success and what is it, exa...

The way you communicate will establish the tone within your organization. The "Old School Method" of communication, happens once a year with an annual employ...

What is the #1 ingredient in a successful organization? Positive Corporate Culture. What is Positive Corporate Culture? It encompasses Vision, Promotes Ini...

Quality standards are established at the Top and the commitment to quality standards must be required for everyone - NO EXCEPTIONS. The question you need to...

Working in a healthy environment should be the ultimate goal for all organizations. Gone are the days of iron fist/old school management styles which created...

Asking an employee for their opinion should not be confused with rule by committee. Rule by committee provides everyone with differing opinions to come toget...