Practical Practice Management Blog

Changes at work can be challenging to say the least.  For the most part employees like knowing what they need to do each day and how to...

Why is it that so often when someone does something that we do not like or agree with we think that we should correct them?  Do we really...

To feel good and thrive, researchers say that people need a 3:1 positivity ration.  That means we need to hear three positive statements...

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...

When I was at a conference a couple of months ago a Malpractice Attorney was speaking on how to handle problems with patients or clients...

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...

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...

Conflict is bound to happen at work, but there are advantages of it. Without it, nothing would change.  If you are dissatisfied with how...

What do you do when you think it is time for you to receive a pay raise?  Maybe your last raise was a year ago and you are under the...

What do you mean there is no “I” in Team? We often hear the phrase, “There is no I in Team.” What does this mean? I think the implication...

Life is full of struggles, ups and downs and a lot of confusion at times.  I think practicing your ability to “focus” is one of the...

In talking with small business owners and office managers I find they often struggle with employee issues that get in the way of...

Are you constantly behind on your work or projects? Do you have a messy desk with several little stacks on it? Is there never enough time...

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...

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

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...

It is very easy for us to blame situations, and others for how we are feeling.  We know that how we feel translates into what we project...