by John Barrett | Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are a diverse lot, and it can be difficult to generalize about this group of passionate change-makers. Yet a common characteristic of entrepreneurs is the belief that it is their innovation, new idea or product that sets them apart. In fact, that...
by Christi Barrett | Meetings
We talk a lot about meetings, in this blog and with our wonderful clients. 2020 has created a need for another set of best practices when it comes to meetings, as most of these interactions occur virtually these days. Here are a few practical actions you can take to...
by Christi Barrett | Choice
Challenging times bring out both the very best of our human qualities – and, unfortunately, sometimes the worst. COVID-19 examples abound, from people checking in on vulnerable neighbors to those who take advantage by hoarding and selling necessities at...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
Tom is a new supervisor who wants to do the right thing for his direct reports. When he began his leadership journey, he thought his job was to have or find the right answers. He’s beginning to understand that his real job is enabling others to learn and grow,...
by Christi Barrett | Conflict
Howard hates conflict. He prefers to ignore disagreements among his employees and hope they’ll either disappear or be resolved without his involvement. Howard isn’t alone. In 2012, Healthy Companies International surveyed 27,000 employees, asking them to...