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“One Band. One Sound.” For those of you who haven’t seen the movie Drumline, that was the motto of the marching band around which the movie revolved. How can that motto affect your team and business? Its message was simple, yet profound. Visualize teamwork as a marching band where everyone is in sync with each...Continue Reading

Have you ever interviewed the “Perfect Applicant” only to have the “Not-so-Perfect New Employee” show up on the first day? While some may not have experienced this, the majority have. When I was a new manager working for a rental car company in Gulf Breeze, Florida, my office was de facto training grounds for most...Continue Reading

The focus of a good business wellness program is holistic, bolstering not only the physical health of it’s recipients: eating, sleeping, hydration and fitness, but also less tangible elements which also have concrete and cumulative effects on the overall foundation of the organization. Here are some additional features to consider as part of a holistic...Continue Reading

I recently had the pleasure of going live on Business RadioX which an internet radio station dedicated to sharing positive stories and messages from local business owners. For business owners, this is a great way to discuss what you do, how you can help other local businesses and find resources that can assist you in...Continue Reading

Those are some of the words behind familiar scare tactics that Human Resources (HR) has used to convince managers and business owners that they must blindly obey HR advice.  With that type of communication, it’s no wonder when I tell people that I do HR for a living that they either look like they want...Continue Reading