Practical Practice Management Blog

The need to be listened to and understood is great in each of us.  When we feel what we have to say is not of value, we feel we are of...

What I made a mistake? Sometimes it is just hard to believe when you have made a mistake, especially when you know what you should have...

Team meetings or huddles are very important in keeping everyone on the team connected together.  Often times what happens is only one...

Putting together a work team is not an easy task.  Just because we use the term “team” it doesn’t necessarily mean that the people in the...

I was at a conference this past weekend talking with office managers and the conversation turned to time management and the struggles...

Employees can feel down at work and show signs of disinterest.  It happens for many reasons, some are temporary and are caused by...

Many times clients will tell me how hard it is to get their people to become a functional team.  I have found that in many cases managers...

Our work lives can be so stressful on a daily basis and we all know that stress is very harmful to our physical and mental wellbeing.  My...

Employees that get this and do it are so valuable to a company and should be recognized and rewarded for their effort to do their best...

“I posted this blog several years ago and was reminded of the lesson I learned from my mother as I began training a new employee last...

Are the benefits of doing this job greater than the mental, physical and relational costs to me? Do I feel my life overall will be better...

Often we hear the expression “That you need to have passion for your work.” That sounds absolutely wonderful, but it is important to...

There are three primary reasons that employee will lose motivation at work. Lack of Confidence Lack of Focus Lack of Direction Today, I...

Work isn’t always a happy place and If you are like most people, you probably get frustrated with your job every now and then.  At times,...

The other day I was conducting interviews for a new staff member and had an interesting experience with one of the candidates.  While...

I just re-read a great little book that left me inspired to continue to be a giver.  What is a giver?  I guess it depends on who you are,...

Most managers what to have good relationships with their staff and go the extra mile for them by being the “nice guy”.  But not always...

Far too often we focus on our short-comings and this can lead to dissatisfaction and unfulfillment in our life.  Not that we shouldn’t...

The simple life, we all want it and are envious of those who seem to have it.  If you notice the word “seem” this is what can fool us as...

One of my clients told me they were having a problem with a new front office reception person.  He said they checked out all of his...