I like to think of interviews as a place where we tell stories. Our stories are what connect us and allow us to see a potential future narrative. I like to open an interview by asking the interviewee to tell me something about themselves. I will then generally ask about what attracted them to apply for the position. I will ask about their short and long term goals. I like to ask about if they ever had a work experience where things didn't go as they would have liked. What was

Many times in my consulting work- owners will need to implement a significant amount of changes in a short period of time to accomplish their desired results. The thought of changing things tends to send the owners I know into bouts of anxiety - and I don't blame them! Change is really tough, and it can be overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Here are my top 5 tips for successful change management.

Timely, compassionate feedback is the bedrock of a great team and organization. Leaders must be willing to give it and receive it. They must move beyond 'feeling uncomfortable' to a place of awareness that by providing feedback they are helping grow people. Feedback is a tool to help everyone succeed. When we don't give feedback the message we are sending is that the employee is not worthy of our investment of time and attention. Employees who do not feel valued leave. When l