Generally speaking people want to have a successful career, achieve financial independence, some want to raise a family and overall be  happy but what is the driver that gets you to achieve a fulfilling life? 

There is a big difference in reading about team dysfunction than living in real time the struggles of one. The frustration is not limited to team members but to peers and managers and one consequence is that a sense of community is lost. So, how do you survive a dysfunctional team?

There are times when we are puzzled by what others may do or say specially when we think it is pretty much out of their character. So, the question that does not get old with time is why people say and do things that are considered “out of line.”

Strategic plans are not limited to business applications so having a personal strategic plan provides a clear road map to achieving goals for the year. If you don’t have one, the question is why not?

If avoiding a naysayer is not an option, what works best in working with them specially when you report directly to one, or someone is an important client or a close family member?

Whether you are a business owner, manager or employee, your actions will determine your legacy. So, do you have something in mind or will you leave this to chance?

Whether expecting a promotion, incremental bonus and/or a significant raise in 2019 will depend on many variables which some will be out of an individual’s control so what predictors will you use to increase the probability of success? 

For some the exclusion of using Merry X-Mas during company events is offensive. The notion of using Holiday Season instead is perceived as ill-considered so how do you manage employee’s concerns of exclusion?