Practical Practice Management Blog

“If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life.  There are...

What defines a good leader, one that others will want to follow?  Leading people is the opposite of controlling them.  The business team...

When she was hired she was led to believe that the company was headed down a road that she was willing to invest in and looked forward to...

According to an article on About.com  the average person changes jobs ten to fifteen times (with an average of 11 job changes) during his...

He said they likened the managers to Samurais (Japanese Soldiers) and that they must always be prepared.  He told us that the managers...

When confrontation in the workplace used to happen I would get very upset and flustered which hindered my communication.  I would...

The trick is to catch the change quickly and do what it takes to regroup, redirect and get back on the track that you originally...

When challenged about ethical standards people can feel backed into a corner and they begin what is called “creative labeling” or making...

“The only difference between a diamond and a lump of coal is that the diamond had a little more pressure put on it.” ~ Unknown Whenever I...

“Everyone has an invisible sign hanging on their neck saying, “Make me feel important.” Never forget this message when working with...

No matter how many time management books we read, lectures we attend or podcasts we listen to, we never can plan for the unexpected.  We...

I posted this story some time ago and felt that it was worth repeating, it was a good reminder for me to read it again.  Wishing you a...

Maintaining good relationships with those you work with is essential in creating a great work environment, but there is that fine line of...

“Happiness is an attitude.  We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong.  The amount of work is the same.” ~ Francesca...

He said that he had never heard his manager say anything inspiring to anyone at work that would make them want to do a better job, not...

I am continually amazed at all of the wonderful people who I have come in contact with and the talent that each of you have and are...

At a conference that I was lecturing at I happened to walk into the speaker ready room and saw two of my colleagues having a cup of...

aThis is my Boston Terrier Bella, and yes she is up in a very large oak tree in our back yard.  Terriers love to hunt rats, squirrels and...

We tend to forget about our personality “quirks” for the most part because they are just part of us and unless someone brings them to our...

When I purchased my first home, I just couldn’t believe that I was a homeowner.  I spent most of my waking hours, when not at work,...