There are few topics that remain as complex as they are sensitive, especially with co-workers. The big three are religion, politics and gender. These subjects hold profound importance in our lives and are at the core of …
The start of a new year can be filled with a sense of optimism about what’s to come, but for some entrepreneurs, it can also be a time of high anxiety, not knowing what might happen in the months ahead. This year will su…
About 13 years ago, when our family made the decision to move back to Illinois, we bought a 1974 fixer-upper on a lake. We knew when we bought it that although it hadn’t been updated in years, it had “good bones” and we …
In this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, Brian Lofrumento interviews Kelly Gust, the founder and CEO of HR Full Circle. Kelly shares her expertise on various topics such as hiring, employee engagement, team dynamics, and career growth. She emphasizes tailoring strategies to different personality types and taking the time to understand their preferences and behaviors. Kelly advocates for
Wouldn’t it be nice if the boss always approved our big projects or customers bought whatever it is we’re selling, whether a product, solution, or idea? Of course a business owner has to get comfortable “selling,” but ma…
In early 2006, I was the new employee at a company happy hour, trying hard to make a good first impression with a vice-president who was 3 levels my senior on the org chart. Being the clutz I am, I reached for an appetiz…
One of the best compliments I get from clients is when they say “We’ve made more progress in the past 6 months working with you on [insert complicated problem here], than we have in the past 6 years.” Facing a tough or a…
A few years ago, I was asked to present on the topic of diversity and inclusion. As a small-town Wisconsin girl, my first thought was, “What the heck do I know about that?!”
Avoid These “Dirty Words” of Business
Management and leadership practices are constantly evolving. It wasn’t that long ago we referred to employees as “subordinates” and kept key contacts in our “Rolodex.” Maybe you even chain-smoked, Don Draper style at you…