Guest post by Jane Pollock, Dog at Work Spring seems like a good time to get rid of unwanted stuff. For some of us, the shedding is fairly organic, and a good scratch helps the process along. For others, shedding requires a little more effort, and there...
Again and again we hear employers say that they can train new employees to do the work of their organizations, but they need people who can communicate and manage themselves. They want people who can navigate through a discussion and listen to the ideas of...
Cliff was a student in one of our writing classes, and while he made a lot of improvement, the years of developing bad writing habits were hard to overcome, and he showed the effects of the indifferent language education he had received in his early...
Make 2017 the best year yet! This year, give your employees the gift of empowerment. Help them become more adept at self-management, and your organization will thrive. People who seek and accept responsibility, and who strive to advance their professional skills will elevate the productivity...
At the start of a new venture, one of the first things to be done is to create a team. Players are chosen, and the team gathers together to rally around the mission. It’s important for everyone to be motivated and informed and ready to...
Graded on a scale of 1 to 10, a lot of workplace listening probably falls around a 5 or 6. Many people have had some listening instruction as part of their professional development, and have learned that listening requires work and attention, and many people...