Practical Practice Management Blog

Lack of respect in the workplace happens more than we would like to think.  The hope would be that people would demonstrate respect for...

There have been times that my boss will ask me what a certain employee is doing.  If I do not know, which I may not at that very moment,...

I recently had a reminder of a painful experience I had many years ago of breaking a bad habit. I would use certain “filler words” when I...

Management personnel must realize that those that work under their supervision may want and need to know how they are doing. Not only how...

One of the worse personalities types to work for, or with, is a control freak.  If you have experienced this, you know what I am talking...

A few years ago I came upon this great book, “Celebrating Failure” by author Ralph Heath. I believe this is one book that should be in...

“Your Primary influence is the environment you create.” ~ Peter Senge Today on Dan Rockwell’s Leadership Freak blog he covers the topic...

One of my favorite quotes is: “None of us is as good as all of us” by Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds.  I am a true believer of...

Does employee loyalty still exist today?  Many employers doubt that it is possible to create employees that are dedicated enough to stay...

There are some people who feel it is their job to be critical of their co-workers and their efforts.  When I come across someone who is...

A woman told me an interesting story about her workplace.  She was a new employee of large firm and worked with a couple dozen people on...

I received a call today from my sister who works in a large law firm.  She wanted to let me know that one of her co-workers died suddenly...

Calculating Time Value A common problem that office managers will face is doing simple tasks, which take time, instead of delegating them...

I recently had to have a talk with someone regarding over-stepping boundaries of  positions.  I wanted to avoid confrontation on this...

“In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” -Warren...

Since I have never been a city dweller I am amazed with those who are and the fact that they get from place to place either by walking,...

They were discussing the recent football games and apparently one of them was pretty unhappy at the result.  They were bantering back and...

It was very frowned upon and supervisors were on the lookout for “the all too friendly talks by the coffee pot.” Since I have had no real...

We are with our co-workers more waking hours than we are with our family members at home.  We have difficulties with family from time to...

Positive feedback is easy and it makes everyone involved feel good.  It inspires repeat behavior in employees and motivation to do even...