by admin | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog Posts
Have you ever said something nice to someone or given a gift and have been surprised by their lack of reaction? Have you ever thought about how you like to be appreciated? There are many different ways to show appreciation and it turns out we don’t all like to be...
by admin | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog Posts
I will never forget the time a client on a month long mountaineering expedition I was leading looked at me on the first day and said, “Aren’t you a little young to be leading us?” A little caught off guard, I replied, “How old should I be?” He was clearly skeptical of...
by admin | Jun 16, 2016 | Blog Posts
Last week, I presented at a project management conference on leading a safety culture, a culture where near misses are seen as a significant learning opportunity and not as potential disasters that are swept under the rug for fear of reprisal or job loss. A near...
by admin | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog Posts
Of all the things that can boost inner work life, the most important is making progress in meaningful work, when a job gives them the opportunity to experience achievement. Workplace Motivation Tips from Shoveling Snow This is another post under the topic of...
by admin | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog Posts
Staying Above the Water Line (Note to parents: this works with kids as well) As a leader, have you had a team member or employee you found hard to praise or compliment because they were pretty average in their performance or were even struggling, or perhaps you butted...
