By Paula Sparks In my early career, there was concern about computers taking over jobs – when in actuality; it created dozens of computer positions. I was in my early twenties and volunteered for computer positions because others were afraid of it. I was a relational database programmer, computer operator, computer teacher, and database administrator. […]
By Barb Ward The pandemic reshaped the way work is approached, creating new expectations that emphasize flexibility, technology, and greater consideration for employee well-being. In truth, the future of work was already changing and shifting, but the pandemic accelerated these shifts and ultimately changed everything; from the way people do the work, to the work […]
By Madeline Cashdollar Chicken Little or Henny Penny (depending upon which side of the pond you heard the tale) yells to anyone who will listen, “the sky is falling!” This is what economists and financial analysts have been telling us for the last year. The recession is coming! Yes, the recession has yet to appear. […]
By Barb Ward Progress has always forced organizations to shift and change, but the rate at which this change is now occurring is vastly different than in the past. The pandemic and the great resignation have certainly made sure of that. In the wake of these two monumental events, we are still adapting. Companies are […]
By Kailey Bowser There has been an uptick in coaching engagements in the last few years. Challenges in the workplace are becoming increasingly complex and seem to be more frequent. Leaders must have the tools and skills to work through challenges with resilience and strategic thinking to be more effective. Coaching can help leaders with […]
By Beth Stiner We are always on the lookout for new tips and tricks that will make the leaders we work with more effective and efficient. In today's blog, we wanted to share a few of our 'favorite things' with you and invite our readers to share their favorite 'hacks'. Connect and Collaborate: Marco Polo […]
Finding Courage I am going to use this month’s message to get a little personal. The last 9 months have been excruciatingly painful (for reasons that are both incredibly important and completely irrelevant). This year has also held some of the most joyous and exuberating moments of my life. I have found clarity and abundance, […]
By Barb Ward We all get to a point in our personal and professional lives when we must let go of things or people that are no longer a positive force for good. But, how do you know when and what to let go of? The ability to let go and move on is essential […]
By Barb Ward If life over the past few years hasn’t caused you enough stress and chaos, the summer months are now upon you. As you look ahead to the coming weekend, if you’re like many, you’re thinking, “Wow, how am I going to get everything done… I am so busy, I just don’t have […]
By Barb Ward If there were any benefits that came out of the pandemic, one might be that it allowed people to hit the pause button for a brief moment as we all determined how to continue working and living under a completely different set of circumstances and rules. This also opened the door for […]
