5 Ways to Manage Workplace Stress in the New Era

The days of employees “leaving their problems at home” and “checking their issues at the door” have become obsolete as the effects of surmounting stress have begun, and most certainly will continue to invade every aspect of their lives…until it finally reaches the organization’s bottom line. read ...

The (not so) Dreaded Pay Cut

Have a plan before you go around cutting people’s pay.  Your employees will take the news with less strife, more confidence, and perhaps some admiration for your leadership. read ...

3 Things You Must Do Before Laying Off People

Increasing layoffs will only hurt, not help, the economic and moral condition of our nation.  So what can companies do when they find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place? read ...

You Are The Piece of the Puzzle

Everyone has a job to do ... Never take “routine” for granted ... You’re only as good as your weakest link ... Set your standards high and bring people up to meet that standard ... No one wants to be a part of a mediocre team ... read ...

6 Things CEOs Must Do

... to Shorten the Lifespan of their Business

Of course, I’m being facetious!  But as a good friend so aptly stated:  "It's a reminder of those things that management does every day in order to accomplish self-defeat."  read ...

Empowerment Strategy of the Future  

Forward-thinking leaders are challenged to find a solution that works beyond the problems of today ... they are looking for empowerment strategies of tomorrow.  They want a winning team ... but will they run the extra yards during practice to develop one? read ...

Suit Up For Sales - It's a Battle Out There!

Surviving Cut-Throat Sales Strategies and Discovering the Best Customer Relationship Management Practices for Your Organization.  Will your sales force stand out proud and tall in the midst of the aggressive combatant crowd? read ...