The Need for Recognition and Praise It is a known fact that no one wants to be left out and ignored. And no one likes being unappreciated and taken for granted. Political correctness may claim it’s wrong to seek applause and bask in glory. But if everyone around you is being recognized, praised and recompensed for their hard […]
Why Are My Employees Leaving? Twinkies!! Well, everyone wants to know the secret to finding more skilled labor. Trust me when I tell you they are readily available. Unfortunately, we need to take a hard look at our organization in order to understand who will thrive in your organization and who will not. A one size labor force […]
What Makes Teamwork Work? “’Men work together,’ I told him from the heart, Whether they work together or apart.” — Robert Frost What Makes Teamwork Work? The adage “Two heads are better than one” has probably been around since teams of men, women and oxen built ancient Mesopotamia and bored grape growers learned to become […]
Where Have All the Experts Gone? When I was young, I grew up listening to popular music that often asked a question and almost always gave the answer. These were songs with titles like “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and “Should I stay or should I go?” Sometimes the songs didn’t come with answers and […]
Skilled Labor Shortage or Lack of Leadership? In the beginning you consider that your organization needs a leader (for whatever reason or for many reasons). Then we begin our search for the ideal candidate. That individual will have 400 years of experience, instant credibility in the market, will bring potential clients to your organization and […]