I feel blessed. Over the past year I have virtually connected to so many excellent business people. Eventually we discuss what we are doing to continue to work and operate a business during a pandemic. We have all shared and learned a lot. What often surfaces is...
There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. If 2020 were a quote, this would be it. This oft-uttered quote by Vladimir Lenin would find its way to the front pages whenever rapid changes take place after a long lull. With this...
To better grasp how to resolve conflict, let’s head to XYZ Company, a manufacturing company with 80 employees. Will Kirk and Andy learn how to resolve conflict? Kirk, who has been with XYZ for 20 years, is a senior factory manager. He oversees the operations floor,...
Synchronized swimming, that breathtaking Olympic sport which combines the rigors of ballet, swimming, and gymnastics underwater, has been part of the Olympics since 1984. Yet many people still assert that it isn’t a sport at all. They argue that it’s “basically...
While some leaders may view their employees’ happiness as an added bonus, team member happiness is actually essential for creating a cooperative company culture. Happy employees are more cooperative and productive and have fewer team member conflicts. When team...
