The sun was shining, the grills were fired up, the music playing and hundreds of employees came out to enjoy a company organized picnic. I am happy to report the Company Picnic has made a
When employees believe that a leader genuinely cares about them and that the leader is there to help them realize their fullest potential, they will give their best effort. It’s up to you to create
Have you ever met anybody, I mean anybody, that doesn’t like a little appreciation? It’s actually a basic human need that we all share. We all want our work to matter, we all want to
Are you ready to learn more about how to build better work relationships and employee engagement? The first statement in Gallup's 12 key indicators of employee engagement says: I know what is expected of me
What we say and how we say it, can make or break a relationship. In our Leader's Guide to Building Relationships, Tip #3 is communicate with care. Concept: How often do you experience miscommunication
I walk my dog Dakota twice a day. In the morning we go out to the beach and if we are out there before 8 a.m. (when animal control starts to patrol the beach) I
Employees are often asked to perform super human acts, which they willingly do, but they are often discouraged when no one notices or says anything about it. Leaders that encourage and create an environment where
I love my work and my life, but increasingly I find that I am in the minority. Why? Burnout. Too many demands. Not enough breaks. Lack of sleep. Junk food. Technology. And the list goes
Does fun really matter? You bet. All work and no play, makes for grumpy, disengaged employees.\n\nLean teams with limited resources and tight schedules, still need to make time to come together for the purpose of
Remember the days when people bragged about the hours they logged at the office. It was a badge of honor to be the last person to leave the office. The tide is changing.\n\nI was reconnecting with
