Inspiring Management Tips
December 2016 Round Robin
In this month’s Open Q&A, Robin talks about showing gratitude and rewards for employees, along with tips for goal setting that won’t backfire on you! https://youtu.be/VKjZaw2268o Smart Tips Served Straight to Your Inbox Want to build healthy, productive workplace relationships??? Join our community of Graceful Leaders/Managers and get access to tips, insights, and resources right…
Finding appreciation in a partially decorated tree offers management lesson
My holiday greeting this year was planned with a backdrop of a fully decorated tree. I added the beautiful white lights and cranberry strings, but time got away from me and here we are, weeks into December, and I’m still not finished. After walking by the tree for several days in that incomplete state, I…
Do you know where you’ll be going in 2017?
As 2017 looms just ahead, it’s the perfect time to undertake some planning activities. As Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Do you know where you’ll be going next year? In late January of this year, I wrote of my new year’s aspirations for 2016….
November 2016 Round Robin
In this month’s Q&A session, Robin addresses the challenges of addressing conflict, especially in light of what we’ve seen through the presidential election. There are additional questions asked about hiring and individual development plans for employees. https://youtu.be/AFRNlxHyc2k Smart Tips Served Straight to Your Inbox Want to build healthy, productive workplace relationships??? Join our community…
How to deal with a manager (or president) that you can’t stand
There are times in our lives when we are faced with dealing with someone or something that we don’t like. Sometimes that is a co-worker or manager, and this week, half of the country is faced with a president-elect that they can’t stand. I fell asleep on the sofa Tuesday night around 11:00 and as…
What Makes A Good Assessment?
The Department of Labor defines a good assessment as one that is reliable and valid. In this video, Robin explains reliability and validity so you can be sure to identify a good assessment for your talent management decisions. Smart Tips Served Straight to Your Inbox Want to build healthy, productive workplace relationships??? Join our community…
October 2016 Round Robin
This live Q&A session covered the topics of effective communication, getting a team to be responsible and accountable to the rest of the organization, giving feedback, and whether to hire someone who may not fit into the existing culture. https://youtu.be/caCpeLUG6o4 For audio only: Smart Tips Served Straight to Your Inbox Want to build healthy, productive…
Online learning options ideal for small businesses
This article was originally published in the October issue of the Business Journal (page 25). It’s a vibrant publication, check it out! Improve training retention and effectiveness at lower cost Need to fix that broken shaft on your lawn mower? Or assemble a photography studio light that was shipped with sparse instructions? No worries; a quick scan…
Dog’s birthday party provides opportunity to celebrate in creative way
How can a dog help non-profits? Why, with a birthday party, of course! In October, I’m hosting a birthday party for my dog, Grace. The gathering has a twist, which is to help non-profits gain exposure to new audiences, receive new donations, and have the opportunity to win a facilitated leadership workshop. This month-long virtual event is designed…
September 2016 Round Robin
In this month’s Q&A with Robin, topics ranged from how to help an employee move through fear and learn new tasks to finding growth opportunities for new employees,and dealing with office gossip. https://youtu.be/D_8w4SkFTHo For audio only: Smart Tips Served Straight to Your Inbox Want to build healthy, productive workplace relationships??? Join our community of…
