Working With Complainers?
“Why do I have to do that?” “This isn’t fair!” “This place sucks!” “There’s nothing good in the vending machine!” “My boss is a jerk!” Any of these complaints sound…
Don’t Worry About Being Liked
If I had a voodoo doll, it would’ve been saturated with pins! There wasn’t a day that he didn’t frustrate me and, when I would confront him on his method,…
Mistakes Are Expected (So Are Solutions)
Back in the olden days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and thoughts were kept on “post-its” (and not a smart phone), I was in charge of the travel budget for…
Check That Attitude At The Door! With Matt Booth
You better check that attitude! If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that I’d have like…..five nickels. Just kidding, I’d be a jagillionaire (technical term). This week,…
It’s Not Stupid If It Works
The stench of sweat, mothballs and fear permeated the room as the timer went off and the instructor said, “Go!” It was our final locker inspection for my graduation from…
No Loyalty? YOU LOSE!
Every summer, I try to do something for my own personal development. Last summer, it was to get in touch with my “geeky” love of history and catch up (and…
Lessons From The Battlefield With Shawn Rhodes
Want some lessons from the battlefield that are destined to increase profits and productivity? Now’s the time to set the wheels’ in motion to get 2018 off to that kind…
Zucchini Bread and Leadership
I love to eat! And, because of this, I also love to cook. My cooking adventures started after my home economics class in the seventh grade (yes, I home economics…
Keep It To Yourself!
I sat there, diligently typing, as Kimmie rolled her chair over to mine when Georgette left the office. I knew what was coming. It happened every day. One person would…
How To Be On The “They” Team
We all have a “they” team that we hate. You know what I’m talking about. The “they” at work that give us too much work, boss us around, and subscribe…