We hear a lot of chatter about today’s hiring practices. It’s everywhere in the news and our consulting company is regularly approached by clients asking for our help in navigating the “new norm.” We advise our clients to do exactly what worked prior to the recent recruiting and hiring struggles.        Clients who have followed a structured hiring process...

As the saying goes, "leave your emotions at the door" when it comes to work. Many of us have been taught to hide our feelings and prioritize rationality and logic in the workplace. But what if I told you that utilizing the f word (feelings) at work could actually improve...

Change is inevitable for any workplace team. What’s critical is to make sure the remaining team members are still aligned with their goals. In this article, we’ll look at some ways to handle team restructuring. A well-oiled team is a sight to behold.  It has chemistry, foresight, and well-established processes...

A company I am familiar with recently went bankrupt. It had a good business model. It was a leader in a growing need in a niche market. It had done all the right things. The company did everything right from a strategic point of view. The business was out there...

As a leader, you often operate in a stressful environment – tight budgets, new competitors, team conflicts and the like can all raise your stress level.  How does this impact your ability to make the multitude of decisions necessary for success, each day, week, each quarter? The psychological literature is...

The battle for good workers rages on and companies and organizations are in overdrive to find and hire good workers.  That’s an external problem. An internal problem that is far worse is the corrosive coworker.  These workers eat away at teamwork and have the ability to derail or sabotage your...

In recent years, the health and wellness industry has seen a significant shift towards integrative medicine and healthcare for a good reason. People worldwide are looking for solutions to their unanswered medical issues that traditional medical models haven’t adequately addressed. And because of that, lucrative business opportunities have begun to...

Being an effective leader in today’s global environment is undoubtedly challenging, especially for those stationed abroad or leading distributed teams globally. Over the years, I’ve seen many people who, despite enjoying immense professional success before moving overseas, found themselves struggling soon after arrival.  From hundreds of conversations and interviews with...

The internet has become a staple in our daily lives, and with it, the need for cybersecurity has become more important than ever.  The increasing amount of sensitive information being stored online has made it a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals, which is why cybersecurity has become such a...