Economy Giving You Lemons? Does Your Staff Make Lemonade or Excuses?

Economy Giving You Lemons?

I had a conversation with a client today regarding the engagement level of their sales team. She said that it was hard for people to stay engaged and committed when they are worried about being laid off. I respectfully disagreed. This is the time when people need to...
Economy Giving You Lemons? Does Your Staff Make Lemonade or Excuses?

New Year Goal: Slow Down

Do you remember the words, “Slow down, you move too fast,  you’ve got to make the morning last?” from the Simon & Garfunkel song, “The59th Street Bride Song” (Feeling Groovy)? I’ve taken those words to heart – as one of my goals (note that I didn’t say...
Economy Giving You Lemons? Does Your Staff Make Lemonade or Excuses?

New Year, A New Attitude of Happiness

Happy 2012! What kind of year will this be for you? I expect it to be fabulous. From my experience (not to mention research on happiness and positivity), when people expect the best – they typically get it. And, of course, vice versa. I don’t mean to sound naïve, but...
Economy Giving You Lemons? Does Your Staff Make Lemonade or Excuses?

Are you task-oriented or people-oriented? And which is better?

What business are you in? It doesn’t matter what the industry is, or what your job title is … we are all in the people business. This sounds so obvious doesn’t it? But take time to look at what usually happens at work … accomplishing various tasks or goals is...