Are You an Assertive Communicator?

When you start a new job, you have expectations. These expectations can include a desk, a place to sit, an amenable HR person, nice people to work with, and a clearly defined role you will have in this organization. One would think that when you were hired after a...

Do You Listen When Others Speak?

We all talk and talk and talk, either in person or on Social Media. But do we listen or are we just hearing parts of what others are saying? Do we even care about what others are saying? I think some people care and some don’t, as in many of life’s situations. If you...

Why Employees Really Leave Organizations

What is a manager? A manager is a job title in organizations that has certain duties and responsibilities to lead departments and / or employees. These employees report (Direct Report) to the manager for whom he or she manages. Some managers have no team and are in...

They Call Her the Cat

Cats can’t talk, at least like us humans can. Cats can give you some signals about what they want and how they feel, however, every signal is not tried and true, just a possibility. I know I talk to our cat and I am certain that she understands me. Maybe it’s just me....