Should You Grab that Cuppa?
For so many of us, a morning cup of coffee is not just a ritual — it’s a necessity. We treat coffee like water, a vital source of energy to power us through a hectic day. We’ve all heard the warnings about our beloved pick-me-up beverage: dependency, withdrawal, afternoon caffeine crashes, insomnia, indigestion, and even […]
Leadership Tip of the Month: Overcome the Midday Slump
Consistently doing your best work requires focus — which is hard to sustain for 8+ hours. Here are three tips for staying energized throughout the workday: Match your tasks to your natural performance peaks. Find out your highest periods of focus during the day and organize your to-do list around your peaks and valleys. […]
Fact of the Month: High-Value Activities? Most employees are in the dark.
According to a Harris Interactive / Franklin Covey survey of over 23,000 people, 80 percent of employees don’t understand which behaviors, actions or activities generate the most value — or contribute to their employer’s success.
STAT OF THE MONTH: THE TIDE HAS TURNED
The majority of Americans (53%) now say that marijuana should be legalized, up from just 12% in 1969. Source: http://tinyurl.com/o2c843c
Is it legal to fire someone for using medical marijuana?
As marijuana laws change throughout the United States, employers everywhere find themselves facing this question. State and local legislation is undergoing sweeping change, but what does it all mean for your business? Here’s an overview: When Is It Legal to Fire a Medical Marijuana User? Medical marijuana use by employees presents a potentially thorny legal […]
Leadership Tip
Respond, Don’t React Reacting is unconscious — you experience an emotional trigger and behave in a way that expresses or relieves that emotion (e.g., you snap at an employee who’s just interrupted an important call). Responding, in contrast, is a conscious process — you notice how you feel, and then decide how you want to […]