Inspiring Management Tips
Kindness is an effective leadership skill
This past weekend, my husband and I walked about 10 paces behind Grace as we were ending up our Sunday hike. We had gone out with a small group of people in search of mushrooms, now that spring is here and morels might be out there to be found. We watched her as she kept…
Employee perks: Who should get them?
This post isn’t about whether you should allow dogs in the office. But it’s an excellent example of the types of tough decisions a manager has to make when balancing employee perks and the demands of a job. When I made my customary stop at the dry cleaners on Tuesday morning, there were no dogs…
The best thing you can do when faced with disruptive behavior
Living in a house with an insecure dog and two confident cats creates lots of opportunities for disruptive behavior. Grace is fiercely jealous of the kitties, Dodger in particular, who seems to find immense pleasure in her discomfort. Oliver moves around oblivious to Grace, unless a carrot is in the room, because for whatever the…
Make sure to notice the extraordinary, even though it may seem ordinary
Grace is getting low on dog food. That might not seem like a very important thing. Well, we all know she has to eat, but you know what I mean. It probably doesn’t seem like a particularly noteworthy topic on a business blog. This past winter I was going through a rough spot with Grace…
Does your organization walk the talk?
No one would describe me as athletically inclined. I’m not very coordinated. I’ve never excelled at any sports, much as I enjoy watching my share of them on TV or in person. But I do understand how important it is to stay active, mentally and physically. Grace sure helps with both. One of the many…
People don’t change just because you have asked them to do so
Grace got another rabbit. I don’t post this lightly. You know how devastated I was the first time it happened. And by admitting a repeat performance, well, it’s like admitting failure. How could I allow a horrible thing to happen not just once, but twice? I can’t blame Grace, even though that would be convenient….
Graceful Leadership on NHPR!
Listen to the Interview: As you know, I’ve been writing about the parallels between dogs and leadership lessons for quite a while. I see the connections everywhere and I hope that the stories I learn from Grace and share with you are helpful, fun, and inspirational as you think about how you communicate in the workplace….
What doctors, managers, and employees can learn from veterinarians
“Let’s insist on getting medical care as good as our dogs get!” That was a statement made in the most recent post from the Patient Safety Blog, a forum dedicated to keeping us all safe from medical errors in our healthcare system. (I highly recommend this wonderful blog if you’re interested in learning more about…
Sign up for our Workshop entitled “What type of leader are you?”
This is your personal invitation to join like-minded professionals interested to learn more about their own leadership style. Pssst …. here’s a secret …. You don’t need to change your leadership style to be more effective. You just have to know what it is and how to adjust to others at the right time. Learn…
