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Employee burnout can really hurt your business. Here are some ways to fight it. Hint: be nice to your employees! Read More

When managers are yelling for someone to hurry, I think they’re actually revealing their own weaknesses. Encouraging an employee to hurry through their job concerns me not only for the quality of the work being performed, but also the overall safety of the work environment.... Read More

This week I was thinking about how many times we find ourselves crunched for time or overwhelmed by problems and issues at work, but are just way too busy to take action.Too many times we are not working to our optimal potential because it would require taking a timeout. Today I wanted to pass on a Read More

I love reading research studies that help me drive businesses forward. As a contract COO I’m always worrying how to optimize the performance of the team in a fun and productive way. Over the next few posts I’m going to dive into my favorite business authors who use research to make a point. Read More

I often find lists of management skills and top skills of managers and they are usually mostly similar. Well, as I was reading the other day, I saw a fascinating question to the author that I found genuinely interesting and hit it the nail on the head. The reader asked, “If a manager doesn’t have t Read More

Managers often critique an employee or give praise. Feedback is just part of the work cycle. When feedback is delivered in a proper manner, you can see great results. Let’s take a look at a few ways to make sure your feedback is getting the desired results. Read More

Difficult people are really tough on everyone and once they’re in your organization, it might be a long time before you’re able to get rid of them. Let’s look at the ways you let these bad apples get out of control and I’ll show you a few of their tricks along the way so you’re better equipped. Read More

It's no coincidence that some of our greatest leaders have been introverts, from Bill Gates to Abraham Lincoln and Albert Einstein. Here's a peek at the introvert's guide to success. Read More

For business owners, however, paying attention to the research on various workplace issues can make a big difference in the daily output of each worker, not to mention overall morale. Whether you’re boss or employee, here are a few major adjustments that can make a big difference. Read More

n the workplace, I have seen people who didn’t want others to succeed. They feel it makes them look more valuable when others around them are failing. This seems counterproductive for members of management. One could argue they are not truly successful unless they have left a successor that can tak Read More