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 about my family, friends, and even many of my colleagues. They are my pack and I accept and would do almost anything for them. I know that not everyone wants me to be a part of their pack (what?!). And for the most part, I am okay with that. Especially in my personal life - we can choose who to surround ourselves with. What happens when we
Three Damaging Statements That Do Not Create a Culture of Trust
Throughout my career, I have heard these three statements with a fair amount of consistency, from all different types of managers and leaders and across a wide variety of companies. Unfortunately, these statements have become “acceptable.” What managers and leaders may not realize is the long-term impacts these types of statements have on their employees. 1. “You are overly sensitive.” First let me say that, yes, the employee you hired may be sensitive. Is it possible that yo