Part of the Pack
For those of you who know me personally I am a huge dog lover. We have two boxers (the boys) and we are their pack. I also feel this way...
When Your Boss Won’t Let You Do Your Job.
You did it, you landed your dream job! Anxious and excited you arrive ready to hit the ground running, but wait, what happened? The ideas...
Working in a Silo
I love farm land and silos, my grandparents had a farm in Wisconsin and I would spend hours looking at the silos, they were impressive....
“I am so glad you did not listen to me,” said no boss ever.
I was shocked when my boss actually said this to me. After I got over the initial shock, I was truly grateful that he shared this...
People Problem or Process Problem?
This is the second article of a three-part series. First, I discussed the factors that shape how we label problem employees. Today we are...
How to Deal with Behavioral Issues
This is the last article of a three-part series. First, I discussed the factors that shape how we label problem employees, followed by...
Problem Employee or Potential Opportunity?
This is the first of a three-part series. First, I will be discussing the factors that shape how we label problem employees. Have you...
Best of Intentions
I tend to be a helper, I try to do things to make people’s lives easier. Sometimes in my effort to help I over step or unintentionally...
What Happened to Holding People Accountable?
Many managers struggle with holding people accountable, so much so that often instead of holding people accountable they just correct the...
A Manager's Role During a Termination Meeting
Deciding to terminate an employee is not a decision that is made lightly. However, when the decision is made, what is your responsibility...