There is a sign hanging in my daughters’ playroom that I look at every time we go in there; my girls are 1 and 3, so we are in there quite often. It is entitled Superhero Rules and I bought with the hope it inspires strength in my girls. However, each time I look at it I keep thinking about how so much of it relates back to things I talk with my clients about. Here is how the superhero rules apply to business too: Be Brave – Take risks. Dream big! Take chances and do the things others are too …
Stinky Feet
On my recent flight to a conference in Vancouver, a nicely dressed and very polite father and son were seated next to me. Upon boarding, the father looked at me and said about his son, “My apologies for his lack of personal hygiene”. Apparently, the father thought his 12-year-old son was a little rank. The two took their seats with the son sitting next to me. I didn’t notice the boy’s presumed lack of deodorant. Its what happened next that got me. The father took off his shoes and instantly …
Seven Strategies for Employee Engagement
Employee engagement has been a hot topic amongst corporations, large and small, for almost two decades now. Most organizations recognize the importance of an engaged team; it helps you lower your risk of turnover, boost customer satisfaction, realize higher productivity, improve the bottom line and increase your company’s overall chance of success. Yet less than 33% of employees are engaged in their jobs in any given year. Companies have been focused on this metric for years, but the …
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Be a Victor: Creating Your Own Path
In the wake of the holidays, I took some time this week to reflect. To reflect on the things I am thankful for: my family and friends, my spunky daughters, my husband’s constant support, and the almost 19 years at a company that allowed me to learn and grow so much over the years. However, one of the biggest blessings I have created this year is the opportunity to pivot my career and do something that both ignites my passion and fulfills me. I purposefully use the word “created” here because …
9 Ways to Set Yourself Up for 2018
As they year winds down, a lot of businesses will be quieter over the next few weeks. Take that time to help your business launch right into the new year. Here are a few tips to help you get 2018 started off on the right foot: Clean up your email inbox – get caught up on anything that has been sitting in your inbox and get rid of any junk mail. Also, make sure you unsubscribe to any mailing lists you don’t look at or open regularly.Take time to celebrate successes – did you accomplish any …
Creating a Culture of Pride
I had the pleasure of touring the Cambria manufacturing facility in Kent, OH. Cambria is based in Minnesota and produces top-quality quartz countertops. We had their countertops in our last house and loved our experience with them. Now, after seeing their facility and meeting some of their team, I am even more impressed. The thing that stood out the most for me was the obvious pride that every member of their team had for their product, their work, and their company. The manufacturing floor …