One thing I think we can all agree on is that 2020 has been one type of crisis after another. From the pandemic, to social justice issues, to the fires raging now on the west coast, we have had to … Read More
In June, I received a magazine in the mail that I hadn’t ordered. A magazine I had a subscription to was being phased out (always a disappointment) and they sent a couple of issues of something in its place to … Read More
One of my absolute favorite places to go is Home Goods. Since they get new things all the time, you never know what you are going to find there and it’s always interesting. I had just entered my neighborhood store … Read More
Back in March, I had a lovely woman approach me after training and ask if I remembered who she was. She looked familiar, but I couldn’t quite place her. She indicated she had been in a manager training that I … Read More
A little after one am on January 4, 2020, our puppy Quinn needed to have one final trip outside before heading to bed. As I settled under the covers, Joe called for help. The intensity of his voice indicated I … Read More
One of the more interesting things about social media has been the rise of the “influencer.” These people have developed some level of relationship with their subscribers (or “followers”) and are seen as experts on a variety of topics. This … Read More
It’s always a little bittersweet when a coaching assignment ends. On one hand, we are excited that the person we have been coaching has incorporated their new skills and is ready to fly solo. On the other, we have developed … Read More
Anyone who’s ever tried to make a New Year’s resolution knows they are fairly impossible to keep. Sure, you start strong, but by day four (if you make it that long) it can feel like a terrible burden. We don’t … Read More
Spend any time with business people and someone will eventually mention “branding.” What exactly does this mean and how does it play out in the humdrum, day to day life of an organization? An article on Iterativemarketing.net states, “We define … Read More