Practical Practice Management Blog

The difference between those that reach their goals and those that do not is often the lack of self-motivation. How can we gain...

Happy New Year! It is that time of year again when many people make commitments for change in their lives.  It is estimated that 80% of...

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...

A common mistake business owners or managers make when bringing together a work team is that all team members will fit together and...

“We do not have to be stuck where we are. Our minds are powerful when our hearts are strong. We can move forward to where we want to go,...

Brendon Burchard said, “You grow into the service level you want to provide.”  We know it is our choice how we present ourselves each day...

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...

“You are master of what you say until you utter it, once you deliver it, you are its captive. Preserve your tongue as you do your gold...

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...

“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...

Top Practices says that you can expect 2-3 big stink bombs a year.  I have found this to be very true in my business and personal...

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

Having good employees should not be the exception it should be the rule. Finding good employees is another blog post altogether, but you...

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

Last week I had a coaching call with clients on the topic of “Making Your Workplace A Happy Place.”  So often we forget to look for the...

Whether you are a mother, a mail carrier, or a manager there is one thing that most of us put off because we are too busy doing things...

Far too often we will just stay stuck in a bad situation and do not think outside the box for solutions.  We need to become an “outlier...

Fear is a powerful emotion.  It can totally stop you from pursuing dreams, desires, or even from riding a roller coaster.  For some, fear...

I was speaking with a colleague today who just got back from a trip with a relative. I asked her if she had a good time, and she said...