Across the country, businesses are struggling to get people back to work. The will to work is weak! It can’t be taught in schools, and it most certainly can’t be trained on the job. No, the will to work is born in us and fostered by our parents. We are paying the price for a […]
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Avoid Codependent Coaches
As a personal trainer, I have always prided myself on saying goodbye to clients. When I’ve done my job right, they are empowered to live a healthy lifestyle on their own. They no longer need me, and that’s a victory! Unfortunately, I see too many programs that create crutches for people, and the relationship becomes […]
Remembering the Trailing Spouse
As a recruiter, are you considering the trailing spouse? You know, the one who has to give up everything and leave everyone behind to follow their spouse to their new job? If you aren’t, you are only handling half the equation. You see, if a new hire has an unhappy spouse who doesn’t adjust, plug […]
July 2021
YOUR HEALTH I love this quote: “We don’t sit in meditation to become good meditators. We sit in meditation so that we will be more awake in our lives.” (Pema Chődrőn – Comfortable with Uncertainty). There it is, and it is why so many people struggle with simply being. We are a country of doers, […]
Just Say No
Bad Apples Poison the Whole Barrel
The saying, “Bad apples poison the whole barrel,” is old but still rings true today. I have personally experienced a bad hire above me that resulted in most of the good employees quitting, and I have witnessed it countless times in companies I’ve consulted with through the years. Not only does this destroy morale, but […]
Servant Leadership
I recently was included in an online article offering my take on Servant Leadership. You can read the piece here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=futureofwork I thought I would dive a little deeper into the subject matter. Like anything, it’s an easy term to toss around, but living out Servant Leadership isn’t for everyone. First, you have to check […]
The Fear Challenge
Fear of itself isn’t bad. Appropriate fear prevents us from jumping off a treacherous cliff with rocks down below that will kill us. Fear can also warn us when danger is approaching to keep us safe. More often than not, though, fear paralyzes us, preventing us from being the best version of our self. Whether […]
June 2021
YOUR HEALTH Long before a techy gadget, I have been a proponent of Fit Bits: quick little exercise moments that can make a big difference. We have all the best intentions to get some exercise in but life happens. I’m not one to waste any time as I am high on the Utilitarian scale, and […]
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