by catherine | Apr 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, Maritz Motivation Solutions highlighted several trends for 2013, including: employee engagement will continue to be a major topic but the emphasis will shift to gaining insights on how to personalize reward experiences; and wellness will continue to be a...
by catherine | Apr 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The catalyst for writing this column was the snarky question, “Can Women Lead Other Women?” The answer for me is yes. I believe it requires women who are self-actualized, altruistic and authentic. Leading women is different from leading men. Just as the...
by catherine | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last week, I was visiting with an energy executive about his thoughts on leading others. First, we discussed leveraging assessment tools that accurately predict workplace behavior. These are tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® or the Predictive Index System....
by catherine | Mar 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Gut-wrenching incidents in the workplace happen when you least expect them. Everything seems normal. You wake up in the morning and mentally skim your list of priorities. Then, you drive to the office, abstractly thinking about the day’s meetings or projects....
by catherine | Mar 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I received a pleasant note on Linked In from Global IT Executive Randy Wadle who is a world traveler and marathon runner. He also is the sole owner of Strategic IT Consulting. Randy is a talented individual who effortlessly blends IT knowledge and...
by catherine | Mar 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Nearly a decade ago, my husband and I went to a car dealership to purchase a vehicle for me. I knew the exact model, accessories, color and budget to meet my needs. This was a result of my online research, conversations with family and friends along with...