Everyone Needs to Feel Appreciated

Everyone Needs to Feel Appreciated

I recently facilitated a workshop at a leadership retreat for one of my clients. They wanted to work on strategies to engage and retain their talent, so we discussed The Five Language of Appreciation in the Workplace. Here are some of the highlights and key concepts...
Are You Afraid to Ask?

Are You Afraid to Ask?

I was recently reflecting on the developmental opportunities I enjoyed in my last corporate role before starting my business.  I calculated that, on average, my company spent $10,000 per year on external training and development programs, and there were a few years...
How Do You Give and Receive Thanks?

How Do You Give and Receive Thanks?

During this season of thanksgiving, we hear a lot about being grateful. So, today’s insights are about WHY you should express gratitude, HOW you can develop a practice of gratitude and the importance of appropriately RECEIVING gratitude. Why is Gratitude Important?...
Inspiration from Aunt Ruth

Inspiration from Aunt Ruth

Who inspires you? I am fortunate to have many inspirational people in my life, and today I would like to share some inspiration from my Aunt Ruth. We had to say our final goodbyes to Aunt Ruth this week, and as family and friends gathered to celebrate her life, we...
How Do You Deal With Rejection?

How Do You Deal With Rejection?

I enjoyed meeting with the University of Akron SHRM Student Chapter this week during their networking “speed dating” event. The students rotated to tables to meet with seasoned professionals like myself to ask questions about careers in HR. One of the students asked...