Practical Practice Management Blog

“There is no reason that work has to be suffused with seriousness…Professionalism can be worn lightly.  Fun is a stimulant to people....

There is something to be said when you find what works and when duplicated it produces the same successful result, that you should not to...

According to a survey of employees by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), between 40-50% have reported that their job is “very”...

We have just hired a new employee at our practice. She is just what the “doctor” ordered (appropriate, I work in a medical office)....

I posted this story about Charles Plumb’s parachute a long time ago, but felt it was worth repeating as a reminder that it is not us...

Many times business owners will become upset because the “manager” has not been able to manage their people as had been expected. Far too...

“I think that a lot of players and a lot of teams do not think of contact lenses as being a part of that essential gear, but it truly is....

I am working with a client who is having difficulties getting his work done as a manager.  As we began to dissect why, it became clear...

“Every noble work is at first impossible” ~ Thomas Carlyle We know being organized and efficient is an ongoing, evolving process.  Once...

In Verne Harnish’s book “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits” he states that successful businesses have daily meetings for 5-15 minutes,...

I went into our local dry cleaners the other day. The clerk walked up to the counter asked my name, counted my clothing items, took my...

What is not seen much are topics for leaders and managers about showing their employees the importance of passing praise and compliments...

“Until we realize, identify and are willing to do something to change our organizations weaknesses we will continue to struggle and not...

Bill was having a hard time keeping up with his workload.  He was starting to feel a stressed out over the situation.  He tried to talk...

Yesterday on my lunch hour, I went to the local deli.  When I got to the register to order the man behind the counter said, “Hi Tina, I...

Last week I was presenting at a conference.  One of my passions is being able to connect with people, just like myself, and share with...

It is always a surprise to me when an employer will complain that their employees do not seem motivated and they fail to do the job that...

We certainly are busy people with a lot of work to do and often do not have time for idle chitchat when we are at work. Lately, I have...

My Aunt Dollie is my best resource for articles that pertain to current business and self-improvement.  She recently sent me an article...

I have the wonderful opportunity to speak to medical office personnel all across the U.S. and Canada.  It is so interesting to me that no...