Posts by Robin
Compassionate Leadership: Beyond the Obvious
Have you, as a leader, ever overlooked some key element because you were so focused on the problem at hand? Sometimes, talking about compassionate leadership means really listening to an underperforming employee, getting to the root of a “bad” hire, or trying something new with a team that’s totally out of sync. An unconventional approach…
Read MoreTeam Dynamics: Is your new employee a fit?
When things don’t work out the way you planned, it’s easy to think you failed. Our tendency is to stick with a plan, even when serious flags are evident, because we think we can make the team dynamics work or even worse—that we can get someone to change their ways (instead of honoring that person’s…
Read MoreOnboarding Tips from a Dog Named Mickey!
Yes, you read that right. Let’s talk about onboarding (new dogs and new staff!). Employee onboarding is a key factor in the satisfaction and success of a new employee. Treating this stage of the employee’s lifecycle as unimportant would be a huge mistake. When you invest your time and effort to familiarize a new employee…
Read MoreThe best first step to improve employee engagement
Is someone on your team (or even you) struggling in their job? It’s usually pretty obvious to everyone else, including the person involved, when there’s a problem with employee engagement. No one likes being in this situation–most especially the person–but inertia is hard to overcome. Daily routines become habits, such as one person compensating for…
Read MorePower Hour: FREE Flash Consulting
Calling All Managers & Leaders One Hour, Each Month = BIG Results! Trying to navigate a challenging situation with someone in your organization? Looking to fine-tune your interviewing/hiring process for better results? Struggling to figure out how to deliver a tricky performance evaluation? As managers and leaders, we often feel like we’re supposed to have…
Read MoreMy #OneWord for 2020: Adventure!
Turning the new year into an adventure The turn of the calendar page to January brings with it the promise of a new start. It gives me the perfect opportunity to create a plan, something that often eludes me in my day-to-day tasks. A few years ago, I heard about the #oneword idea and immediately…
Read MoreManaging Change (& even embracing it)
Learning to embrace difficult times and let the unexpected delight me 2019 is nearly over. It’s been a year of big transitions that brought major changes for me. At times, it felt overwhelming, sad, difficult. Yet, in whole, this was one of the best years for me. And once I brought this new awareness to…
Read MoreOur Personal 2019 Holiday Greeting (and Gift!) for You
A holiday treat from us to you This year, our team got together for a festive greeting, including a personal gift to YOU. We love this season where we can show our gratitude for all of those in the PeopleSense community. It is our privilege to work alongside you in creating healthy workplace relationships. Watch…
Read MoreUnleash Yourself to Find the Best in YOU!
Do you ever hold back? Not say what you really think? Choose to stick with what’s tried and true instead of deciding to unleash yourself and your creativity? Unleashing your authentic self starts with being clear.
Read MoreFalling into new routines with grace
Living without Grace the last few months has had many hollow moments. There’s an emptiness without her presence and I really miss the patterns that we had grown accustomed to and enjoyed. But she and I always savored lots of things about the fall season and because of those memories, I am falling into new…
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