No matter how hard you try, you can’t escape Excel. It is an integral part of business these days. Even if your organization uses other software and systems, you likely end up working in Excel project after project. One study found that the ability to use spreadsheet software like Excel is a basic job requirement for […]

Most mid- and large-sized companies have an LMS (Learning Management System). Of course they do – it’s a great way to centralize, control and provide high quality learning across the company at a low cost. LMSs are a deca-billion-dollar industry that’s booming as we speak.The problem is, these systems leave a large and critical group […]

It is often hard for OD practitioners to adequately articulate the work that is involved in delivering OD in an organization. Trying to explain what OD is to the layperson is even harder, not even the academics can agree exactly what OD is. Therefore, it could be argued that writing about the attributes of a […]

Have you ever wondered how a wellness program can be defined as “voluntary” rather than mandatory if noncompliance penalties often reach into four figures, while the Affordable Care Act’s 2018 “mandate” carries a noncompliance penalty of only $695? You aren’t alone. Late last year, a federal court ruled in AARP v. EEOC that the Equal Employment Opportunity […]

Insured Must Cooperate in Insurer’s Investigation of Claim The covenant of good faith and fair dealing goes in both directions. Neither party to the contract of insurance may do anything to deprive the other of the benefits of the contract of insurance. When an insured makes a first party claim the insured is obligated to […]

Selecting a Real Estate BrokerOne of the smartest things to do to help insure the best outcome to any transaction is to align yourself with quality professionals. The selection of the right Real Estate broker is pivotal to help insure the best outcome on the sale or purchase of any property. You should develop a […]

The accusations against Tom Brokaw remind me of the importance of neutral, unbiased, and thorough investigations when an issue arises in the workplace.  I don’t know if Brokaw was guilty or not.  What bothers me is that because so many years have passed there is no way of knowing what really happened – or the […]

So many people follow the same drill: grab a coffee, open your Outlook, and start attacking e-mails. But what if I shared with you a simpler and better way to use this powerful software for higher productivity and organization?  Following this strategy will likely help you be less distracted, more focused, more productive, and less […]

What is Growth Marketing? Its a topic I’ve written about in the past, specifically around the keys to hiring the right talent. All of my working life is devoted to this topic, as a result I often forget how fresh and new growth marketing still is for many people out there! Recently, I was asked if […]

Let’s talk about e-mail communications and e-mail sanity (or lack thereof!) There are two primary ways e-mail can drive you insane:  1) You just get way too much of it, and you don’t have a good strategy for taking care of it. That has been a big part of my focus for the last several […]