Communication
Lessons Learned from Dogs
DOGS! There have always been dogs on our ranch. There have always been dogs at our family reunions. Dogs are a part of our families. We All love our dogs!!!!…
Read MoreNotes
Today, I tried to open one of my drawers that is full of boxes of notecards that I absolutely love to collect, write notes upon and send to friends, family…
Read MoreWrite Notes
In today’s digital world, writing a text or e mail is easy, quick and accessible. In fact, with people “on the go” there is a great deal of practicality to…
Read MoreRemember – and acknowledge – the small & large events in the lives of others
Interesting data in the research of motivation shows that people in the workplace want their “bosses” or supervisors” to know them and respect them as people outside of the workplace.…
Read MoreMake People Feel Important
Isn’t it interesting how the world finds it so easy to tear people down and yet finds it so difficult to build people up? I’m not sure why that happens.…
Read MoreBe Accountable
Webster defines accountability as “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions.” Consider accountability to be a clear commitment that—in the eyes of another– has been kept. Wouldn’t…
Read MoreMotivation & Communication
Motivation has been and continues to be a challenge for organizations and their managers. The concept of motivation is defined as a “personality dimension which occurs as an inner drive…
Read MoreMotivation & Change
It can be frustrating when you learn something great and you want to integrate something new into your practice, your home or in your life but the people with supporting…
Read MoreFeedback is crucial. Are you hearing what you need to succeed?
As you are developing and refining your management systems, it is imperative that you provide continuous, helpful feedback to team members who are going to set up or administer those…
Read MoreBe Willing to Change (Excerpt from Creating a Healthy Work Environment)
Avoid the rut of doing things one way just because it has ‘always been done that way. Take responsibility for innovation. It has been said that the definition of a…
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