Review Season Aahhh. It’s that time of year again. I’m not referring to the joyous holiday season, but the dreaded Annual (or semi-annual) Review. It’s the one meeting that most people believe is not worth the effort. We’ve all experienced them, both on the delivery...
Elusive Rest For many, the holidays are a time of joy, connecting and relaxing. They experience rest and peace being with family and friends. But for others, this experience is elusive. Sometimes the preparations are overwhelming, or that there are fractious...
The Season This is the season of training. It’s getting to the end of the year and certain continuing education requirements have to be met. So training is a priority. Yes, it’s the season of training. While it may be the season of training, it’s not necessarily the...
New Term Gallup came out with a recent study that introduced a new term, “remote capable.” Their definition refers to the work that can be completed outside of the office. Obviously, certain jobs require onsite presence. But much of a professional’s work can be done...
There is a difference When we get feedback from our training, sometimes we get a comment like, “I already knew that.” I have to admit that the comment annoys me a bit, but not for the reason you might think. It’s not because the training wasn’t helpful, insightful or...
Mark of Professionals Professionals are often referred to as lifelong learners. They are always finding ways to get a little bit better every day. Whether it’s in the realm of their technical knowledge, their personal disciplines or interpersonal effectiveness, they...