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Barbara Giesing
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Declutter and Improve Staff Skills!
It’s the time of year for me that I like to try and declutter as much as possible and, coincidentally, it’s National Clean Off Your Desk...
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Barbara Giesing
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Setting Manageable Resolutions
Many of us want to start the new year fresh and have grandiose plans for how much we’re going to change/improve. At least, that’s my...
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Barbara Giesing
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Fresh Starts and New Employee Resources
As we wrap up 2023 it’s a good time to review your hiring practices and think about your employee goals for 2024. Are you maximizing...
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Barbara Giesing
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A Season for Giving
As I make preparations for the holidays, I’m reminded of all the gifts I’ve gotten through the years. The gifts that stand out the most...
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Barbara Giesing
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Run On!
I participated in the BMW Dallas Marathon this weekend, having run the half marathon for several of the past years, and I was reminded...
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Barbara Giesing
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National Cookie Day--How sweet it is!
I was looking at the calendar for inspiration and saw that it was national cookie day--one of my favorite food groups! Homemade cookies...
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Barbara Giesing
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Let’s have fun (just not too much . . . )!
It’s the time of year when holiday gatherings and parties are in full swing. But have you talked with your managers about what not to...
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Barbara Giesing
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Being Grateful
Who doesn’t want to feel valued and appreciated? It’s that time of year and a good time to reflect on how you show your appreciation to...
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Barbara Giesing
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The Great American Smokeout
The third Thursday in November is designated as The Great American Smokeout by the American Cancer Society. The event focuses on...
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Barbara Giesing
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What did you do with your hour?
Once again, we’ve experienced the fun of turning back the clocks. I’d like to think I utilized that extra hour wisely, but honestly, not...
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Barbara Giesing
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Give Back to Gain
As we get closer to the holidays and year end festivities, it’s a good time to encourage ourselves and others to support those who may be...
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Barbara Giesing
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What are we missing in Return to Office discussions?
I’ve looked at a lot of the issues around returning to the office and, full disclosure, I do believe at least some sort of in-office...
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Barbara Giesing
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Look around to see what you're missing!
Those who know me know I enjoy running (yes, I freely admit there’s something wrong with me). I started running several years ago and...
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Barbara Giesing
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That's not in my job description!
This is one of the responses I’ve heard over time that doesn’t sit well with me. I’ve always believed if I’m asked to do something...
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Barbara Giesing
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and sadly, statistics indicate that about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience domestic...
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Barbara Giesing
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What's the deal with pay transparency?
In 2023, there are eight states requiring some sort of transparency related to pay. Expectations range from not allowing employers to...
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Barbara Giesing
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What are your goals?
Have you thought about that lately? Now that you’re in a leadership position, you don’t need them anymore, right? Or aren’t goals just...
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Barbara Giesing
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Employee Concerns offer Opportunities to Improve
For the most part, I believe organizational leaders want to do the right thing for their employees and organizations. Unfortunately,...
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Barbara Giesing
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A Day of Reflection
It’s hard for me to believe that the 9/11 attacks were 22 years ago. I can still clearly recall what I was doing when I first heard...
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Barbara Giesing
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Play time!
When’s the last time you played? And what did (or would) that even look like? I was reading something the other day and it talked about...
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