Much has been written about the “sandwich generation”. On Mother’s Day, let’s honor those who are moms, who have moms and acknowledge all they do for so many! The sandwich generation faces caregiving from two sides of the coin: parents and children. Both sides are highly dependent upon them to act on their behalf. The […]
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As we explore the human aspect of work, let me remind you that today in the US, we “spring ahead”! Yes, it is that day of the year when an hour of our day goes “poof”! Happy Sunday! One Size Does Not Fit All Two years ago, we learned of a global pandemic. This pandemic
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Urgency as a noun is defined as “importance requiring swift action” or “insistence/persistence”. Seeing what’s happening in Ukraine in real time shows us a situation that is urgent and important. A friend recently mentioned the “Eisenhower Decision Matrix” or the “Eisenhower Decision Principle”. It’s been years since I’ve reviewed this! It applies to so many
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In the workforce or at home, do you tend to “go solo” or work as a “team”? When thinking about communication, how often do you consider the inherent value of combining your thoughts with others to maximize your results? Let’s consider the power of synergy beginning with defining the word. Merriam Webster defines synergy +
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Communication is a something we do everyday. We chit chat. We talk. We listen. All of this can occur in casual circumstances, in business settings and at times in formal settings. Let’s consider for a minute the differences between listening and hearing. The sentences below contain both listen and hear and shows the contrast: I listened
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The topic of hacking is front and center today. How do people and businesses take preventative steps to minimize threats and protect sensitive information? The FTC has a Data Security site. On this site you’ll find a variety of articles to assist you/your business informed about protection guides to help you navigate choices during these
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2017 is just around the corner! Some interesting changes are ahead for businesses in California. In an article this week published by Gary Quackenbush in The North Bay Business Journal, they ask if we are ready? The list is comprehensive. Communication about these issues may come from your legal team, your HR department, or possibly
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We’ve all heard buzz words; we’ve all lived through various trends and initiatives. In the workplace, measurement of productivity, performance, absenteeism, presenteeism, engagement, job satisfaction, customer satisfaction, ROI and more are reviewed regularly. We’ve come to accept that EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and IQ (Intellectual Intelligence) factor in to results in business and life. What about
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After years of leading global workplace teams, the experience personally of staff interruption due to illness, accident, incapacity and/or death has led me to explore the impact of these events to workplace productivity. I am seeking to explore this theory and seek to obtain research of the cost to companies from absenteeism and presenteeism (at
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What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as: Purposely paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. How might mindfulness impact a work environment? In the ever changing workplace, managing human dynamics of individuals and teams presents an opportunity for leaders to consider new leadership styles to engage the workforce and impact the bottom-line for the company.
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