Why don’t we tell others how to manage or communicate with ourselves? This seems like a very simple concept, doesn’t it? Think about how much easier, or simpler, our lives would be if we were forthright with this information. Aahh Behold the Ultimate Truth! We are! We (more…)

In a recent Business Journal,  an HR consulting firm assures executives that their staff are not working harder, thankful they still have a paycheck. If telling your team members how much you appreciate them, how valuable they are to the company, and how you value their service is difficult for you, you may have problems. The good news [or the bad news, depending on your comfort zone] is that throwing money at your employees is not necessary to show your appreciation.  Positive feedback is at an all-time important high now. Thank them for their loyalty, for their dedication, for their “hanging in there”.  Thank them for taking on more work (more…)