True stories… Manager: One of my employees is really upset about the pandemic and the furlough.  She’s very worried about her co-workers losing their jobs permanently.  She seems to be having a lot of anxiety and is often flustered.  I’m hearing from others that she said she feels like a panic attack is coming on. … Continue reading Employers – the Pandemic is an Opportunity and You’re Missing It! →

I am a do-er by nature.  When I was growing up, my parents did things themselves – home repairs, projects, you name it.  If my mom could make it and not have to buy it, she did.  They both grew up that way (mostly out of financial necessity).  Now, I am not nearly as handy … Continue reading Take Action! →

The state of Ohio announced that masks/face coverings would be required for all employees and consumers in conjunction with the state’s re-opening plan.  A bit of an uproar ensued.  The mandate was then changed to a ‘recommended best practice’.  During the daily press briefing, a reporter asked the Governor if the government would be getting … Continue reading Compliance in the face of a pandemic: at what point can adults be trusted to act like adults? →

I am loving all of the stories of generosity and selflessness during this unprecedented time – companies shifting gears to manufacture PPE, individuals donating large sums of money to help employees maintain income, organizations choosing to delay/reduce/refund payments to allow people to keep more money in their pockets, etc.  At the end of the day, … Continue reading Quarantine Musings →

In these strange and uncertain times, I choose to remain positive.  I tend to be a ‘glass half full’ gal anyway and I appreciate that quality now more than ever.  So, let’s look on the bright side of this whole thing – For the next couple of weeks, we GET to stay home.  We’ve been … Continue reading I Choose Positive →

I’m frustrated.  It’s a tough time in our country.  Priorities are all over the place.  I was recently reading an article in HR Magazine (Spring 2019) about the skills gap (yes, I’m a little behind.)  While I agree with the basic premise, I feel we have to go further, go deeper.  There’s a lot of … Continue reading We Have to Ask the Right Questions →

Business Owner: We want to install a points-based attendance policy for the company. Me: Why? Business Owner: I’m tired of Linda and Fred coming in late and leaving early.  And George isn’t taking lunch so he can leave early.  Me: That’s 3 of your 20 employees.  How about we deal with these employees and take … Continue reading Is it ‘us’ versus ‘them’? →

Sometimes you can find inspiration in the strangest places.  This week, I found it during candlelight church service on Christmas Eve.  Pastor John had me from the beginning – he began his sermon with a statement about how the scriptures of the Bible tell the story of the inclusiveness of Jesus’ birth.  (Inclusion?  I was … Continue reading I found the true meaning of…inclusion. →

I’ve been thinking a lot about coaching.  I find myself more and more being asked to coach clients/owners/managers on how to be better bosses, better leaders.  I recently assisted an employee through the journey of finding his passion and purpose in his career.  Last week, I sat with a management team frustrated with their leader … Continue reading Coaching →