Stop Complaining at Work
When a business lacks time to achieve its big picture goals, I often suggest that people stop complaining at work. This comment is often met with surprise, as the senior [...]
Mar, 18
2019
Mar, 4
2019
New Supervisor Tip: Don’t Watch the Detergent
A simple tip for a new supervisor can save a lot of time, reduce frustration, and ultimately produce better teamwork. For a new supervisor (and perhaps even some seasoned ones), [...]
Feb, 20
2019
Control Work Distractions
If you can control work distractions, then you'll be able to focus more on your most important tasks. Otherwise, those tasks will become dreams, and you'll feel more like help [...]
Feb, 13
2019
2019 Workplace Trends
Our 2019 workplace trends will see some shifts in the employee/employer relationship. Lower unemployment now means businesses have to be more strategic about retaining top talent. But employees will also [...]
Feb, 11
2019
Prioritize Problem Solving
Overwhelmed leaders may want to look at how they prioritize problem solving. Good intentions can lead to spending a tremendous amount of time on every issue that comes up. This [...]
Feb, 6
2019
Keep Your Focus During Frustration
When you keep your focus during frustration at work, you become much more effective on the job. Challenging moments will happen but how much do you want them to impact [...]
Feb, 5
2019
Engage New Employees
How well does your business engage new employees? Often, a lot of time is spent in the hiring process but the training that comes later is haphazard. As a result, [...]
Feb, 4
2019
Avoid the Complicated Solution
Many organizations fall into the trap of a complicated solution, when trying to solve a problem. While a complicated solution works, it often takes too much time and energy. Over [...]
Jan, 30
2019
Starbucks Coffee Challenge
The Starbucks coffee challenge reminds us that even massive corporations can have little problems that impact the bottom line. In this case, the challenge wasn't a marketing campaign but rather [...]
Jan, 23
2019
Ken Okel Live Presentation
In honor of episode 400, here's an extended cut of a Ken Okel live presentation. It covers a lot of ground and addresses several growing workforce challenges. Plus, you'll get [...]