While we think of ourselves as the most advanced mammals in the world, it stands to reason that at times we would be wise to take notes from our furry friends. It can be comical to step back and consider what people can learn from animals, but also a growth opportunity specifically as it applies Read More

Many employees suffer from drowsiness and lack of sleep at work. However, not many employees realize that age, sex and race can influence sleeping patterns. Here’s what you probably didn’t know about sleep: Young adults and senior adults need to sleep seven to nine hours per night. Sleep and Growing older, by the American Academy Read More

There is a lot of talk these days about women in the workforce. Are women seeing gender discrimination? Do we earn what we are worth? Are successful female professionals seen in a negative light? The debates are limitless. No matter the reality of those situations, we always have the ability to make continuous improvement and Read More

Maybe one of the most iconic characters in our media pop culture is Mary Poppins who is known for her positive thinking.  Her classic A Spoonful of Sugar song so accurately explains that “with every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Of course we all love her spoonful of sugar Read More

It is Management Monday! Any manager can attest to the importance of employee motivation. Without proper motivation, organizations typically suffer huge setbacks including high turnover, low morale and ultimately declining success due to lack of employee productivity. This is a chain of unwanted outcomes that typically are not brought on solely by one party, but Read More

You know those co-workers who are always running circles around the office and getting things done? Everyone else is crashing at the desk in the afternoon past the lunch hour. The sharp ones seem to display peak performance at all times and never fade out, while the others have almost accepted that they’ll never compete. Have Read More

It is Management Monday! Why is it so important to manage your positive thinking? Staying positive about a life that sometimes seems to offer you so little control at the wheel can be difficult. When you suffer a painful loss or damage to your sense of self, recovering emotions may seem next to impossible.  Of Read More

There are different categories for stress, but let’s talk about stress that can be controlled. This is stress that stems from personal actions and emotions. Maybe you missed the bus and are running late to work or perhaps a relationship with a co-worker is in a rough patch which is causing you stress. The reality Read More

  Weekends are such a sacred and appreciated part of our lives. We look to them for so many functions from relaxation to family time, but if we aren’t careful they can throw us off our game. In the past, maybe you’ve felt like you are Richard Parker from Weekend at Bernie’s. Working on time off or not keeping up Read More

  Sunday brought with it a fierce storm that spit in the face of any outdoor activities. By coincidence, this big storm hit on the day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational which has caused quite a stir in the golfing community. Hot on the trail of reclaiming his previous number one ranking, Tiger Woods discovered he would have to Read More