In schools these days educators have spent a lot of time assessing students’ learning styles and designing lessons around them. Educators have spent equal time trying to assess teaching styles.   If a student is less effective participating in a non-preferred learning style, surely a teacher is less effective using a non-preferred teaching style. The idea…

Someone is leaving your organization.  It is time for them to go.  Retirement, new job, or just moving on. They have spent 30 years or 2 years working to meet the goals of the organization.  Showing up, producing, shipping. They are compensated at the agreed upon amount.  Recognized for individual and group achievements along the…

It’s important for organizations to recognize employees for contributions that truly exceed expectations. Contributors value being recognized for their efforts and it can often incentivize other employees to up their game as well. Let me give you two scenarios where someone is being recognized at the accounting firm board meeting.  This is what employees hear.…

I’m not an expert in anything, but I do enjoy writing this blog.  When someone first suggested that I start a blog I resisted the notion.  I never saw myself that way.  I’m not an expert on any subject.  I’m not a coffee lover or life experiencer.  No one would read it. I changed my mind…