Remember group projects in college? Four people would meet up in a coffee shop and outline a plan… that only one person would eventually work on and finish. Teamwork problems are apparent early in our education, and those problems don’t magically go away when...
You have a superstar in your office. They meet deadlines, push projects, and are always busy. They are the unchallenged leaders on nearly every project. Without them, your office would be less productive, and you would lose money. There is only one problem. In some...
In preparation for my DISC Workshop, I am writing about common office problems and how they can be solved. In this article, we are talking about how communication issues can create barriers for leaders. When you walk into your office, all the employees stiffen. The...
You have an office full of employees that never seem to get along. They are all good employees, but they also don’t work together well. There is a lot of infighting, drama, and nasty emails. Employee conflicts are the main reason your company has productivity issues....
Balance is a precious thing. When you’re at home, you have to schedule your time carefully to achieve all your goals. You make time for family, the gym, hobbies, and even “down time.” There never seems to be enough hours in the day for busy people. When you’re at...
Whether you’re talking to your spouse, boss, co-worker, or your child, you need to get your message across to them. The first step to improving your communication is becoming a better listener. You need to be heard, but just as important, you need to hear. How you...
