Seven Secrets of Successful Women in Business

We all have those successful women we admire who seem to turn everything they touch into gold. I’ve had the opportunity to interact with numerous women like this over the course of my career.  Here are seven secrets of success that I have learned from them that you can benefit from too. Be a Problem […]

Three Lists You Need to Increase Productivity

With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, I was committed to spending time with my aging mom and enjoying the short-lived summers that Minnesota is known for. As a result, my I focused on the business at hand but some goals did fall by the wayside. Can you relate? For those of you who may […]

25 Ways to Motivate Employees Without Breaking the Bank

If you think employees come to work for just a paycheck, think again. A paycheck may be what gets them in the door in the short term, but that’s certainly not what motivates them to stay and perform over the long term. In fact, a study conducted by Watson Wyatt Worldwide indicated that only 15 […]

Six Tips for Managing a Vacation Hangover

It’s that time of year when we all begin to schedule vacation time. And, after a year of being isolated at home, there is pent-up demand for travel. A recent trip confirmed that flights are back to pre-pandemic levels which is great news. If you haven’t taken a vacation in a while, then careful you […]

Pandemic or No Pandemic: Self-Promotion is Key to Moving Ahead

What is it about the combination of the words “self-promotion” that makes most women cringe? And why is it that, in particular, women struggle the most in this arena? Add to this equation a year of pandemic craziness where we are working harder while feeling more isolated and no wonder many women (and men) are […]

Leading When You’re Not the Boss

Now more than ever, the leaders that I find that are most in demand today are those who can motivate and engage employees who are outside of the scope of their functional responsibilities. The same holds true for both for-profit and non-profit organizations I work with. What makes these leaders effective? Leaders who are effective […]

Emotional Intelligence Roundup from Regina Barr

This past quarter I’ve been talking about Emotional Intelligence. Coronavirus fears and continued lockdowns make your mental health – as well as that of your employees – cause for concern. “Especially with … the second wave of lockdowns coming in, we need more emotionally intelligent leaders, because we see that many people are suffering,” Alain […]

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

Now more than ever, your emotional intelligence is critical as we continue to navigate the challenges facing our companies and our Nation related to Covid19. Employee morale along with their mental health and well-being are at an all-time low. First I’ll give you a little insight into Emotional Intelligence. Simply put, Emotional Intelligence is being […]