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Meetings don’t have to be the dreaded “M” word. They can be creative, idea-generating sessions, and even fun. Here’s how!

Planning for the future is crucial for success. Here are some pointers for living in the present, applying lessons from the past, and steering toward a desired future six, 12, or 18 months down the road.

Setting proper expectations is crucial for customer satisfaction. When customers have realistic expectations, they are more likely to be satisfied with their purchases, leading to referrals, retention, and repeat sales.

How can we avoid falling into the trap of underestimating the time and effort required to complete a task and becoming a victim of the devil in the details?

All businesses need star performers plus a skilled and well-rounded supporting cast that can carry the load or step in when key team members leave, get sick, or go on vacation.

Employee engagement is critical to retention and to productivity. But what happens when employees are in jobs that are not consistent with who they are and what’s most important to them?

Positive thinking and appreciative inquiry are ways of identifying and building upon what is working well within an organization, community, or relationship.

Choosing NOT to address a problem is no different than failing to solve it, while addressing a problem, even if you fail, allows you to let go and move on.

Team building and team engagement tips to keep employees engaged and focused all year round.

The authentic, genuine YOU that you present to an audience should NEVER change, but your communication style should change to suit the context and ensure optimal connection and understanding.

After a long year, you’ve earned a holiday respite from the daily grind. But you must also maintain momentum toward the goals you set at the start of the year. Master the art of pacing yourself to ensure there’s something left in the tank come December.

In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.