Meeting facilitation is a crucial skill that can greatly impact the productivity, effectiveness, and outcomes of a meeting. As meetings are a fundamental part of any organization’s communication and decision-making processes, it is essential to have a skilled facilitator to ensure that meetings run smoothly, achieve their objectives, and stay on track. Here are some of the reasons why meeting…
I’m in bed the other night, and my 11 year old climbs in next to me. He actually tucks me in each night, since my bedtime is about 30 minutes before his. (Yes, “le sigh,” I go to bed REALLY early.) My son gets into the full-on spoon position and says to me, “What is the point, mommy, nothing that I…
A colleague of mine sent me a book summary recommendation that is spot on for the times. It is a quick read and an excellent reminder of the mindset we could all benefit from right now. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday A book summary provided by the book summary service, Readitfor.me Every obstacle we face on our…
If you read Part I of this blog series, you know that I have fallen in love with this meme based on a character from the hit Netflix show, Ozark: When I wrote Part I, I felt a little empty, having not fully written all of my thoughts about the phrase, “I Don’t Know Sh*t about F**K.” In Part II,…
This hilarious meme based on a leading character in the Netflix hit show, Ozark, found its way into my social media feed this week. Most of us not only relate to the phrase in the meme but probably wish a number of “experts” on Covid-19 would relate to the sentiment as well. As I kept thinking about the phrase, “I…
Recognition and Appreciation: What’s the difference and Why It Matters It is the season of gifts and celebrations, company parties and rewards. So now is the perfect time to talk about recognition/acknowledgment and appreciation. In my Leadership Development Course, we talk about this VERY important difference and that employees need you to offer both. Employees want to feel seen, heard,…
Effective Executive Coaches are busy and in demand. It goes without saying that it is desirable to hire a resource like this to positively impact your company. As you can see from previous articles, I have filled pages advocating for Executive Coaching. But is coaching always the right decision for every executive? According to an article in the Harvard Business…
Why Have Your Corporate Retreat in New Orleans? From soup to nuts (or should I say gumbo to pralines?), New Orleans is an ideal spot for a corporate retreat. Innovation truly happens when employees can experience “slack” in their lives – both personal and professional. A business retreat that combines professional development opportunities, time for real camaraderie with teammates, and “only…
Make Meetings Count: Meeting Facilitators and Why You Want to Hire One “Successful organizations do not treat meetings as a necessary evil. Instead, they view them as a strategic resource and seek out ways to get the most from them.” – The Science and Fiction of Meetings Have you had enough stale meeting pastries and bad coffee to last you the…
Are you in a job you hate and dream of having a career you love? Clueless about where and how to start the job-hunting process? Do you have an “issue” that you need help reframing (being fired, resume gap, switching industries/fields)? Has it been a while since you have interviewed? Do you get interviews but no offers? Finding a…
