For the first time in American history, we are seeing a trend to conform rather than be unique. We have been a country as diverse as the innovations we create; yet, there is a push for us all to look alike, most alarming, to think alike. Under the guise of tolerance, there is a one-sided […]
When Everyone is Special, No One Is
I couldn’t imagine we would be living out a cartoon when I saw the 2004 The Incredibles, a story about a family of super heroes. Even though they saved the world numerous times, people got upset at the damage they caused defeating the enemy. As a result, they outlawed super heroes. Sure, that makes sense, […]
Quit Looking for Purple Unicorns
I have experienced all sides of the hiring process. Obviously back in my corporate days, I was interviewed for positions I held. As a leader, I conducted interviews to hire team members, and as a recruiter, I assist companies to find the right people for the right seats. Through the years, I have seen a […]
March 2021
YOUR HEALTH As a kid, I hated onions. As an adult, I began to savor the flavor! As I aged, however, onions don’t like me so much. I am bummed for two reasons: 1) I like them and 2) They are a super food! I don’t think most of us consider onions as a healthy […]
A Culture of Candid Communication
As someone who has spent over 20 years consulting for companies, I can tell you that the number one problem most businesses face is poor communication. You’d think with highly intelligent leaders this would not be the case, but statistics tell us otherwise: 4 out of 10 workers say their managers fail to engage in […]
Healthy Employees = A Healthy Company
I have been championing wellness and stress management for well over 20 years now. Getting corporations to acknowledge and understand the correlation between employee health and their bottom line has been an uphill battle…until now. I’m hoping a positive that has come out of our COVID-19 pandemic is an awareness and acknowledgement of the importance […]
Who Do You Want to Hire
As an executive recruiter, I must ask multiple questions to gain knowledge as to the type of role needing filled as well as the particular type of individual who would be well suited for the position. Learning about the company culture is a must to ensure alignment between existing and new employees and company objectives. […]
July 2020
YOUR HEALTH I recently took a course about childhood-obesity to keep up with my fitness professional CEU’s, and I wanted to share how serious this is in our country with you. For the first time in our history, children are not expected to live as long as their parents (American Heart Association 2018) due to […]
Why We Still Need In-person Activities
Right now, we are in uncharted territory with COVID-19. One thing I know for sure, we are designed for connection and not made to isolate. We are already seeing the psychological and mental ramifications of shelter in place, and the numbers are staggering for divorce, depression, and suicide. We must move toward interacting with one […]
How to Move Past COVID-19 Using DISC
Last week I shared how COVID-19 has impacted each differently since we are all unique personality blends. Moving forward starts with first understanding how stress affects each of us. This week, I want to provide some insights into how you can help your people begin to recover from COVID-19 or any life stress to re-engage. […]
