I celebrated a birthday this past week, and I’m floating somewhere in that spot after the last milestone most people are excited about and the uncertainty of some very adult things ahead of me. Seeing how I wasn’t looking forward to celebrating this year, (forever young is a thing, right?) and my birthday fell on […]
Read MoreAbout 3 weeks ago, I took a step away from my desk – and into a pair of steel-toed boots. While it wasn’t the first time I’ve worked in a pair of safety shoes in my professional lifetime, it was the first in the past 6 years of my current role. A 4:45 am alarm? […]
Read MoreLife. Work. Family. What do these three things have in common? Probably a great many things come to mind: stressful, fun, difficult, loving, but I’d bet that TEAM isn’t at the top of your list even though teams are present in some shape or form in every aspect of our lives… unless you are a […]
Read MoreHave you ever had a day like this? The sun is up and coffee is brewing. You pull out your phone and check your calendar for what’s on deck. Then, a text notification: “Morning. I’m sick today. Won’t be able to make it in.” You sigh, curse silently (or loudly. This is you, after […]
Read MoreThe coolness in the air, the feel of dried leaves curled beneath your toes, and the fog of breath dancing on the tip of your nose as you exhale can only mean one thing: muskie fishing. Surprised? Me, too. Just a few years ago, I probably would have answered with, “Pumpkin Spice Lattes!” But in […]
Read MoreBoss’s Day: The one day of the year when employees are supposed to thank their boss for all the things they do. Today especially, I find it hard to not think of some of the most iconic “boss types”: “The Bill Lumbergh” Lumbergh is a micromanager with awful motivational skills. He doles out loads of […]
Read MoreLet me show you what I’m working with. Hold on there – get your head out of the gutter. But seriously, have you ever taken a personality test? There are all different kinds of quizzes out there that speak to the inner you. Some are used to qualify candidates for job interviews, and others sneak […]
Read MoreWith college and NFL football seasons upon us [Go, CATS –Go, Pack, Go], it also brings the start of fantasy football leagues. You probably have a team already drafted as you read this. Or at the very least, your spouse/brother/coworker/neighbor has been talking to you about theirs. So, you know what a process it […]
Read MoreEvery business wants loyal customers – few understand how to earn them. Most businesses think loyalty comes from issuing a “frequent flyer” card and giving something away for free. That’s not loyalty. That’s buying repeat business from customers who are loyal to the prize, or to the price. Eliminate the freebies, and you eliminate the […]
Read MoreI recently swiped a copy of David M. Dye’s “The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say” from Captain Reman. It got me thinking about my interactions with coworkers and what I can contribute to foster an even better team than we already have. And after reading and thinking about the key points […]
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