by Caroline | Apr 3, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Leadership, Management, Values
It doesn’t take long as a business owner or manager to figure out why they say it’s lonely at the top. The downside of all that autonomy and the fancy office and the big bucks (proverbially speaking) is that you have to think a lot harder about how you interact with...
by Caroline | Mar 1, 2017 | Annual Review, Communication, Company Culture, Leadership, Management, People Evaluation, Performance Review, Progress Reports, Teamwork
Be honest, you dread the annual performance review routine. Scrolling through a year of notes and emails. (Or perhaps searching high and low for documentation you thought you saved?) Digging out the job description and last year’s paperwork. Setting big goals....
by Caroline | Feb 23, 2017 | Benefits, Generations, Leadership, Management
Last month I hit a major milestone in my life. You see, my AARP membership invitation arrived in the mail. That’s right, I celebrated my 50th birthday. Yesterday, I was in my twenties with so many ideas and career choices, and now I’m charting my five-year plan...
by Caroline | Feb 14, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Firing, HR Strategy, Interviewing, Management, Recruiting, Recruiting Therapy
It’s my namesake holiday today, and while Valentine’s Day may not be a big event at your office, we do like to celebrate here. Pass those chocolates, please! I also like to take some time each Valentine’s Day to share a few thoughts with managers about how they can...
by Caroline | Jan 5, 2017 | Adapt to Change, Change Management, Forecast Change, React to Change
Ahhhh, happy 2017. New year. New opportunities. New workouts and fitness plans for many. How is your business fitness plan looking for 2017? You started a yoga class in the conference room? Good for you! But let’s take a step back and look at a...
