Is Your Team Properly Trained?
It's football season, and I'm watching a couple of my favorite teams have rough seasons. It happens. As individuals, the teams all have a number of standouts -- players who bring exceptional skills and strengths to the team. However, when they come together to play,...
Metrics for Evaluating Your Team’s Success
Sometimes it's easy to keep score on whether a team is successful or not. Did they win the contest? Yes or no. But sometimes, the team is working on a long-term project that doesn't complete for months and months, which means there aren't any wins and losses to...
Do You Have The Right Partners?
"No man is an island, entire of itself..." John Donne No man is an island, and neither is a business. It doesn't matter if the business is a large corporation, a small business, or led by a solo-preneur. Everyone and every entity needs relationships and partnerships...
Nina Bradley, Lean Consultant
United States Navy veteran, Nina Bradley, possesses a cumulative 15 years of experience within a variety of roles , possesses a keen sense of organization, strong analytical skills and superior customer service. Specializing in Healthcare Technology and Process...
Building Team Connections in 2022
It's fair to think that work is work... because it is. But, I also think that work is about fellowship. I think that work is about relationships. And I think work can be fun. Being connected as a team - human to human - makes work feel more fulfilling. You would think...
When Should Your Team Receive Performance Reviews?
As a corporate associate for over 20 years, I immediately associate December with performance reviews. It's the time of year when I sit down and think about all of the things I said I would accomplish... and write a long diatribe about how great I did against the...
Preparing for Greatness No Matter Your Circumstances
Have you ever seen a picture of a flower that had the audacity to bloom in between the cracks on a sidewalk? It was not supposed to do that. Many flowers require a certain pot, paired with the right soil, adequate lighting, and an appropriate amount of water. But for...
Does Your Life Need a Hard Reset?
When I'm stuck with a computer problem, I'm the person that's excited about doing a hard reset to resolve the problem. As soon as I start the process though, I get nervous. What didn't I consider? What will I lose? This is similar to doing a hard reset in life. We get...
Starting the Year Off Strong
When something comes to an end, it’s natural to want to assess and determine how we can do better the next time. That's how I feel at the end of a year. A new year can represent a fresh start. A do-over. How can I make sure that I'm primed for success and ready to...