Supervision
How to Use the Third Mind at Work
The Third Mind I was fortunate to attend a local networking event recently, which provided lots of synergy with many, MANY great people. This synergy (and the great people) led me to think more about the phenomenon called “the third mind.” “The third mind” is when two people or individual minds come together for a…
Read MoreHow Creativity Can Boost Your Organization’s Success
When creativity is mentioned in a work setting, many people shut down. The reaction is often, “I’m not creative, so I’ll leave that to someone else.” We often mistakenly believe that to be creative is synonymous with artistic. Artistic refers to working in the arts: painting, drawing, acting, writing, etc. or creating things that are…
Read MoreA Strong HR Foundation to Skyrocket Small Businesses Success
As the owner or leader of a small business or organization, you know there are legal compliance issues that come into play as soon as you hire your very first staff person. Therefore, human resources (HR) functions must be performed. However, having a strong HR program goes beyond compliance tasks to create a more engaged,…
Read MoreHow Independence Day Can Inspire Your Supervisory Style
Supervisors have a challenging role. They’re expected to move their team towards the organization’s strategic goals, keep their staff productive and engaged, and complete their own work, too. How do top supervisors balance it all? The upcoming 4th of July holiday, aka Independence Day, points us in the right direction. Supervisors who give their team…
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