Some business owners/leaders may wonder if safety is an issue for small business (depending on the industry of course).  But setting the...

In order to compete with larger companies in recruiting, owners often wonder what benefits a small business can provide staff.  We’re...

The year is past the half-way mark and what have you done with your personal and/or your employees’ goals?  Have you talked about them...

There are lots of ways to reward employees, but managers sometimes ask why they should recognize employee contributions?  After all,...

Many employees have invisible disabilities, including those with brain injuries, that managers may not be aware of.  So how can we best...

Many are aware of the violence that occurred with the recent assassination attempt, but how do we help our employees deal with a divisive...

Writing this is one of those “don’t do as I do” moments.  It is difficult for me to turn away from work.  But I’m leaving on vacation...

Working with employees is one thing, but how do managers motivate staff to excel?  What can we do to help employees feel excited about...

Most of us enjoy taking time off occasionally, but why should managers encourage vacations?  And what does that look like? Several of us...

None of us want to lose good employees, but what can leaders do to increase retention? One thing that doesn’t often get addressed in many...

I’ve spoken with several groups of individuals with special needs and it isn’t unusual to find common concerns about disabilities in the...

May is mental health awareness month, but what can managers do for employee mental health?  As we spend a significant portion of our...

Unless we’re new at a job, we typically understand our responsibilities.  But how do managers keep their employees focused?  We have so...

Leaders should engage in continuous learning, but how do we get the most out of conferences and learning opportunities? I can’t begin to...

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has gotten a lot of press over the last few years, some good, some bad.  At this point, it is time...

Most of us have encountered an employee who is never happy.  For this employee, there is something wrong with every initiative that comes...

Organizations often look for top leadership skills to ensure their management is performing strategically and effectively.  But what does...

I’m going a little off topic today, but have you visited your public library lately?  Public libraries are great untapped resources for ...

The solar eclipse was a special event that many of us enjoyed.  Did you take advantage of the opportunity to use it as a team building...

As we come to a close for March, what have you done at work to recognize Women’s History Month?  This year’s theme is regarding women who...