Let’s face it, we love new stuff- new clothes, new phones, new cars, new TVs.  If it is new, it is obviously better.  Many managers feel the same way when a new employee comes on board.  The energy and ideas that the new person brings makes the manager fall in love with her.  She becomes … Continue reading Beware of the New Employee

Have you ever met someone in your company that everyone seems to go to for advice?  That person seems to have much more power than their title because they are seen as a trusted advisor, confidant, and guru.  You go to this person because they are going to give you sound and well thought out … Continue reading Become an Influencer

Every day you make certain decisions that are based on emotions- what you want for lunch, what you should wear, how much potential a project or team member has, whether you like a new policy or procedure.  It is part of what makes you successful, knowing when and how to read your gut is a … Continue reading When Emotion Needs to be Removed from Decision Making