Monday, May 9th, 2011
When used continuously. That phrase is stuck in my mind since I filled my gas tank a few weeks ago. A certain company claims that when their gas, with Invigorate* additive is “used continuously it helps clean and protect critical engine parts from harmful deposits so you’ll go a little farther between fill-ups.” With the […]
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Reducing work-related stress could very well top the list of priorities for leaders and managers in the coming year. Work-related stress distracts, rather than adds to mission fulfillment. Too much stress robs organizations of their ability to innovate, think creatively, solve problems efficiently and make decisions effectively. Numerous surveys and studies confirm that job pressures […]
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
I’m on the plane headed to Florida for nine glorious days of family, friends and sun. The “book” bag is at my feet. These next days are for me to relax, retreat, refresh and renew, so I pull out the latest Jodi Picoult novel. But the other book I’d brought caught my eye just before […]
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
In these challenging times of complex and continual change, how can we differentiate ourselves and our region in the global context? How can we create an advantage as a region?
Today, the speed to which we can organize ourselves as a group, committee, task force, or team will directly impact our ability to capture, capitalize and […]
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Are you someone who sits at your desk, or work space and wants to shout—I can’t get any work done here! You’re not alone. Only one in every two average U.S employees believes that their current workspace design encourages innovation and creativity. In addition, these employees felt they would be 21% more productive if given […]