Last week’s post, Identifying Generations in Your Workplace,  focused on identifying and understanding the five generations in the...

The first step in bridging the workplace generation gap is understanding that you have one and how extensive it is. By identifying your...

Most people don’t put much thought into what typeface they use when sending an email or creating a document. Some might avoid Comic in a...

I wrote this blog post when my daughter, now a rising junior, first went off to college. For those whose children will be going off to...

Every morning for the past three weeks, we’ve traveled together to downtown Houston to spend an hour or two at Gulf Coast Veterinary...

If you’re searching for a new job, the first hurdle you’ll have to cross is getting that job interview. In today’s competitive job...

When people think about etiquette, they often think about twelve course dinners, people in tuxedos and fancy dresses, high tea,...

Not many people realize that silence is a very powerful communication tool—sometimes even more powerful than nonverbal communication or...

In a recent post, I advocated "Getting Rid of Dead Weight Once and For All."  However, for many people, it's one thing to know you need...

Last week, I discussed the evolution of criticism, constructive criticism, and constructive feedback. I also outlined the benefits of...

Over the years, I’ve seen an evolution in terms used for negative feedback. The first term I remember hearing is “constructive...

At this time of year, many parents are facing their only (or last) child's high school graduation. In a few short months, their children...

A recent "Dealing with Difficult People" breakfast workshop reminded me that sometimes, when all else fails, it's best to just get rid of...

A recent “Dealing with Difficult People” breakfast workshop reminded me that sometimes, when all else fails, it’s best to just get rid of...

Whether you categorize yourself as a "good" communicator or just "okay," it's important that your communication skills constantly evolve....

Last week I wrote about the importance of apologizing when you’ve wronged someone. However, there are times when an apology can actually...

For the past two years, I've planted a vegetable garden. Last year, I really tended it. I watered every day, fertilized, fussed, and...

I wrote this blog post for Bright Futures Consulting earlier in the week and thought it might be helpful for my own blog readers....

My daughter called me the other day very excited that she’d had a tremendous personal revelation recently. Her revelation reflected much...

Everyone has complaints from time to time and I’m not trying to imply with this post that we should blow off every complaint that comes...