Cheers to a Strong Finish to 2019!
Over the past few years, I have scheduled some grueling physical goals for the summer and/or fall. I have completed Hood to Coast, climbed Mt. St. Helens, survived Cycle Oregon, and this year I’m doing the last leg of the Camino Frances. Each of these events has been...
September Newsletter: 5 Tips to Avoid Making Decisions on the Wrong Assumptions
When I was thinking about my major in college, I considered several options: business, pre-med, pre-law. Then I saw my childhood dentist, who asked me if I had considered engineering. I replied that I wasn’t smart enough. His response of, “Don’t put limitations on...
An Optimist’s Outlook for 2019
So, what does 2019 hold? If only the batteries in my crystal ball weren’t dead, I could tell you. But I have been doing my research and talking to experts and here is what I have gathered about 2019: Confidence is down. This may be because of the dysfunction in...
The Relationship between Profitability and Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Earlier this week, I had the most amazing cup of coffee. The flavor was perfect with hints of chocolate and caramel and it was very smooth with no bitterness. I took my first sip and immediately stopped and savored the flavor. As I enjoyed this cup of coffee, I...
The Importance of Setting Intention: A Lesson From Copper
A few months ago, my husband and I had to put down our beloved Copper, a 10-year-old red fox Labrador retriever. She was diagnosed with skin cancer in September and had stopped responding to chemo. She was at the vet when I got the call that it was time for us to let...
Who is Setting the Priorities?
The topic of employee expectations came up recently with one of my clients. The client was talking specifically about attendance and showing up to work on time, but this argument applies to many aspects of an organization. The client’s perspective was that managers...
Why Ask Why?
Why is Why Important? Over the past few months, I have observed a trend within our society. We seem to be afraid to ask “Why” when a difficult or unusual situation presents itself. For some reason, we accept the situation, even if it doesn’t seem to make sense and...
Thank You!
Over the past year, I've worked with many of you on ways to attract, train and retain your workforce. During this journey, I've listened to you and your challenges and what I've found is that some of your pain could be alleviated by instituting better processes. So,...
Are We Better Together?
UNDERSTANDING OUR ROLE IN ACHIEVING OUR GOALS As 2016 comes to a close, it is time to set 2017 goals. Do you have in mind what you would like to achieve from a business perspective? Personally? In your relationships? Have you thought about how you are going to achieve...
What Truly Motivates Your Employees?
LOOKING BEYOND THE MONEY I think we can agree that most people work to make money. Of course, there are a few rare people who work because they enjoy it, but, most of them also use that money to further their personal interests. But, beyond money what else motivates...