Focus on what you CAN change, Forget the rest.
Focus on what you can change, forget the rest. Many years ago I had a realization while in a frenzy of worry. It was the end of November and the end of the year [...]
3 Ways You Can Eliminate Slacktivities
3 Ways to Eliminate Slacktivities Slactivity - /slakˈtivədē/ Noun plural noun: slacktivities the condition in which unnecessary, ineffective, or useless things are being done to give the appearance of progress. "there has been a [...]
Lambs to Slaughter: Where are Your Leadership Skills Taking your Team?
Lambs to Slaughter: Where are Your Leadership Skills Taking your Team? On the list of every organization’s goals should be growing their employees. Through thoughtful leadership and intentional company culture, many organization’s employees are [...]
If Something is Hurting Your Organization, Address is Immediately
At the end of the day, no matter how difficult it is to address, if something is hurting your organization you have to address it immediately. Whether it's in your personal or business life, the [...]
Policy… A Terrible Substitute for Leadership
Policy… A Terrible Substitute for Leadership Stephanie approached her manager’s office ready to share her ingenious idea that would substantially reduce the amount of time for project approval. After some analysis she realized that project [...]
14 ways to rekindle your Enthusiasm for work
14 ways to rekindle your Enthusiasm for work Everyone started their first day of work from a place of enthusiasm. It’s day 300 where the challenges seem overwhelming and the pay seems too small [...]
How To End Company Sanctioned Mediocrity
The End of Company Sanctioned Mediocrity When organizations first begin there is so much excitement and palpable energy that every action is taken with the goal of excellence. The environment within the organization is agile, [...]
Cheeseheads, Integrity, and the World Series
Cheeseheads, Integrity, and the World Series You are probably wonder what those three things have to do with one another. I understand your confusion, The World Series is baseball, Cheeseheads are Packers football fans, and [...]
Your Company’s Culture Sucks. Now what?
Your Company's Culture Sucks. Now what? Ok, so realistically your company's culture is probably not all that bad. Its more likely that your company is average. The culture is sufficient to keep you working there, [...]
Blending of Work and Life…
Blending of Work and Life... First and foremost, Work Life Balance is total bullshit. You should never seek to balance work with the rest of your life. What you fail to realize is that work [...]