Growing As A Leader

A few weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at The Western Foot and Ankle Conference held at the Disneyland Hotel. This is a conference I have attended and spoke at every year for the past 20 years and I do believe that Disneyland is one of the happiest places on earth. Even … Continue reading →

The “People Problems” Conversation

One thing you can be sure of is if you work with people, you will encounter people problems.  Things at work can be going great and then, someone gets upset.  Possibly miscommunication has happened (as this is the most common issue).  Maybe someone had a bad morning and brought it into the office with them.  … Continue reading →

5 Tips For Clearer Communication At Work

As a business owner or manager have you struggled when you need to ask questions to your staff about their work task progress because you do not want to cause an employee to be on the defense?  Or do you ever wonder if your staff understand the instructions that they are being given and possibly … Continue reading →

Looking To Get The Best From Your Employees?

If you are a business owner or manager and have people who work for you in your business you have probably ask yourself more than once, “How can I get the best out of my employees when they are at work?”  I hear this question often when working or speaking with business owners. All business … Continue reading →

Do Your Employees Know The Businesses Vision?

A few years ago a colleague sent me a link to an article on the Forbes website called “Top Ten Reasons Why Large Companies Fail to Keep Their Best Talent.” I found this recently and read it again. As I read through the 10 reasons, I clearly understood that the reasons they gave not only … Continue reading →

Peak Performance Management

If you have been in a management position at anytime in your employment life, I am sure you will agree that it is a position not for the “faint of heart.” I have managed a medical practice for over 23-years now and the challenges along with the victories have been many. It took me years … Continue reading →

A Little Laughter Makes A Happier Workplace

I like to have fun, and I think most people do as well.  My father who is almost 93 still tells jokes to anyone who comes to visit or when we call him.  He may not get all of the joke correct now at this age, but the greatest part of the joke is when … Continue reading →

What’s It Gonna Be?

Randy Pausch the author of the “Last Lecture” said “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.”  This quote has probably been one of the most inspirational and enlightening quotes for me.  Possibly, because I am a two-time Breast Cancer Survivor and have had to choose how I was … Continue reading →

Coaching Isn’t Therapy

I have been investing in self-development for over 20 years now and besides a regular daily exercise routine it has been the best thing I have done for myself.  I have always been a someone who loves to learn new things, but self-development is for “me” to grow and become a better person. To help … Continue reading →