The Empathy Equation

The Empathy Equation

“A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.” —A.A. Milne Of all the contributors to team member satisfaction, the ability of a manager to communicate effectively with an employee is at the top of the list. Another truth we have...
The Art of Listening

The Art of Listening

Listening, like many other elements of communication, can be developed through practice, or lost if not used regularly. Good listeners focus on what they hear. They pause, think about what they’ve heard, before responding. In today’s “act now” world it can...
Let’s Reimagine Homework

Let’s Reimagine Homework

Back to school signals a return to those familiar weekday routines for most of us. Touch base with anyone who has K-12th grade school-aged kids at this time of year and you’ll likely find the first few weeks in September are spent focusing on mastering the...
A Season to Begin Again.

A Season to Begin Again.

Poof. Just like that, Labor Day is over and summer 2018 “left the building.” Wait a minute. Let’s not say “goodbye” so quickly. You still have ample time to savor those last sweet drops of summertime before autumn officially arrives later this month. Go ahead, enjoy...