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When I hear A.I., I’m drawn to the classic nursery rhyme ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ that teaches children the names of animals and their … Read more

A Recipe for Kneading Through Mistakes How do you handle mistakes at work when it feels like it’s the end of the world? “Mistakes have … Read more

Four Strategies to Avoid Procrastination (Part 2) “Why do today what you can do tomorrow?” How many of us have heard that comment? As leaders, … Read more

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Four Strategies to Overcome Procrastination (Part 1) When you procrastinate, the people you lead will lose confidence in you. My accountant will tell you I’m … Read more

“Watch” how I feel and think. Understanding body language does more than improve relationships – you can gain insight into others’ thoughts and feelings. Because … Read more

“Don’t read my lips.” Most of us have likely heard, or even used, the famous expression, “read my lips” when we what someone to understand … Read more

Have you ever gotten or given “le look”? We often use these French-English words as a cue from the eyes to be mindful of what … Read more

To paraphrase my mother, “It’s not what you say, but what you do,” has a great deal of truth to it. As I referenced in … Read more

Having a deaf-mute brother gives me a personal appreciation for the value of body language in communication. I recall him handing me a card at … Read more

It can be hard to keep your team motivated day after day. Motivation isn’t just an intrinsic drive, nor is it the application of an … Read more

This photo represents the most obvious me.  I often look serious, I like to dress for success, and I love a good mug of tea. … Read more

There’s been a lot of HR buzzwords since the pandemic. To name a few, there’s the Big Quit (also known as The Great Resignation), hot-desking, … Read more

Do you have employees who are not focused, lack enthusiasm, and show no interest in their work? Have you wondered why they’re feeling this way? … Read more

In the early days of my journalism career (the late 1980s), during which I worked hard to prove my worthiness to fill this male-dominated occupation, … Read more

After you’ve successfully implemented your new employee plan, it’s time to sit back and relax. Wrong! Not following up with your employees is like driving … Read more

Anyone can attain personal empowerment. It depends more on your actions than on the size of your bank account or the title on your business … Read more