Practical Practice Management Blog

I will give this an Amen! (no drama, no drama, no drama) #notimefordrama #Nodrama #stayfocused #getridofdrama #meaningfulgoals...

The technology we have at our fingertips we can be used to become more efficient, but it also allows us easy access to a world of...

Motivational speaker and teacher, Brendon Burchard, always is talking about the need for us to “Bring the Joy” to each situation.  It is...

What inspires employees to do their best?  I think there are many things, but one is to be lead by someone who is doing their best and...

Self-discipline is the cornerstone of a healthy life.  Like you, I want to get better at it every day. There are several things that you...

It is a rainy, blustery day here in Sonoma County.  As I sit and look out of my home office window I am reminded again of continual...

When any of my staff members come to me with a problem my gut instinct is to immediately help them fix it. (Make things easier for them)....

Today, I heard one of my coworkers struggling with putting a form inside an envelope and asked him what the problem was.  He said that...

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

Happy Friday! It is the end of the work week for many and they are tired and drained. Take the Friday challenge and bring a little joy to...

Hello, I have been MIA for almost two weeks now due to a horrific event that happened in my city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma California on...

Team building is no easy task and there is no overnight solution to creating an excellent performing team. Whether your team is two or...

Often, people feel they cannot be a leader unless someone gives them the title. This simply is not true. If you believe you are called...

Monday, Monday, got to love this day… Often people wake up and dread Monday.  Don’t be one of those people, instead be thankful that you...

How do you go from knowledge to action? We often find this step difficult and then we stop and fail to achieve what we really desire....

Last week I wrote about the “less than good” customer service I received from a couple of hotels I stayed in on a recent trip. Today, I...

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...

When was the last time you asked your coworker if they needed help?  When was the last time that you told your boss or coworkers thank...

Each day and every moment we get to choose what attitude we will bring to the world. Your heart goes with you no matter where you go,...

Whether you work in a medical office, retail store, or factory, it really doesn’t matter when it comes to needing that 5-minute breather...