We didn’t meet our project expectations – now what?
Typically, we can sense when things are not trending well - just like we can feel when things are going well. Everyone loves when things are clicking and going better than expected. But, I can’t think of one person who likes to be surprised with bad news. Learning...
What can you really control?
We often get caught up in worrying about what we can and cannot control in the world of business. These thoughts can lead to us feeling overwhelmed and stressed if we aren’t careful. As much as we want to have control over every single aspect of our businesses, the...
Maintaining Integrity in Compromising Work Situations
I think we can all agree that displaying integrity in a situation is not always the easiest thing to do. Doing what is right is not always easy - but it is right. There are many potential compromising situations in the workplace. If I were to list all the ones that I...
Setting Yourself up for Success
We all have dreams and goals that we want to achieve. We aspire to be successful in our respective industries, fields, professions, and passions. But what is success? What does it mean? In a nutshell, success is when we take ourselves from the state of hoping and...
Intentional Focus
The older I get, the more I am convinced that I’m not a good multi-tasker. I used to be in the camp that always touted that women are awesome multi-taskers and that the elite class of multi-taskers are women and mothers. I don’t agree with that anymore. My thoughts on...
Standardization Is The New Sexy
Standardization is the new sexy. There, I said it. We have gotten so far away from having standards and doing things in a consistent manner that what I used to consider boring, I now consider sexy. What is sexy? Something that’s desirable. Attractive. Fetching. Over...
Documenting the Simple Things
We must document the simple things. And yes, by simple I do mean easy. And if it’s easy, that means anyone can do it. Right? In theory, the answer is yes. But I think it’s important to consider that what’s easy to me might not be easy for others – and on the flip...
Beauty in a Process Map
When I reflect on my journey as a business owner and leader, I realize that I haven’t always appreciated starting with a clear view of the current state. Sometimes, you know that things need to change. Why would you "waste" time corralling all the players to...
Who Else Wants to Double Their Productivity with One Simple Technique?
How many times have you resolved to go on a diet or look for a more rewarding job only to find yourself back to your old habits within a few days? While you may be motivated to make positive changes in your life, it’s also important to use strategies that will make...