The best gift for your people

The best gift for your people

It’s not a plant, gift basket or commemorative plaque. The best gift you can give your employees this year is to help them make progress in their work. You might have thought that the key to motivating people is a heartfelt and specific “thank you.”...
WAIT

WAIT

I’m reading The Power of Questions by Scott Richards. One question I try to ask myself regularly is, “Why Am I Talking?” Easily remembered as WAIT, this could be a helpful mantra for many people. Distracted by excitement or impatience or...
Are you a snoopervisor?

Are you a snoopervisor?

I stumbled across this term and thought it probably summed me up pretty well early in my career. Yea, I was all about delegating to others, and then I found ways to check up on them. I would add little details I’d forgotten, pass on tips, or frequently ask,...
Keep it simple

Keep it simple

Profound wisdom from Albert Einstein:  “If you can’t explain it simply, then you don’t understand it well enough.” I was reminded of this quotation when I attempted to gain an understanding of our family’s new healthcare coverage....