By: Megan Jones As the age old saying goes, people don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. An effective manager will have a variety of skills to best aid their direct reports. A good manager will be successful in delegating work, meeting deadlines,...
By: Megan Jones Halloween is here, and it’s scary how fast the holiday season has come! Maybe it’s just me but this year has flown by, and it is time to get into the holiday spirit. Today let’s start with Halloween! Many organizations...
By: Megan Jones Communication, is one of the most important skills to master. From written, mediated, to verbal communication, having your recipient(s) clearly understand your message is vital. As working individuals, we communicate almost every second of every day. From nonverbal body language,...
By: Megan Jones When you first start your career, it can be an overwhelming experience filled with professional and personal life lessons. Although I am new to my career and have a plethora of lessons to learn, the lessons I have learned...
By: Megan Jones Mentors can be a great way to have an ally in the professional workplace. They can be a friend who can guide you and help you grow professionally and personally. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know someone on a...
By: Megan Jones In a perfect world, you should have a steady workflow that isn’t too overwhelming fully or too light. Unfortunately, this might not always be the case. There may be times when your workload is heavier and there may be times that...
By: Megan Jones Happy World Gratitude Day! Last week's article focused on providing gifts to show your gratitude to your colleagues and managers. But today, let’s focus on why gratitude is important and how easy it can be to give and receive...
By: Megan Jones World Gratitude Day is next week, September 21st and it’s the perfect time to celebrate your employees and managers! As a manager this is a great time to provide positive feedback to your employees or provide a token of gratitude....
By: Megan Jones Feedback, it can be tough to give and hard to hear if not given in a certain way. Everyone has room to grow, and feedback is a great way to do so. However, your delivery and word choice...
By: Megan Jones People may experience anxiety during times of change. From starting a new position, getting a promotion, or changing companies, there may be looming anxiety. Having a sense of fear or anxiety may be “normal” for some of us. It can be...
