I'm amused and saddened when I hear the phrase TGIF and see others' relief that it is finally Friday. Was this week that bad? Are you...

What makes you come alive? Ask yourself that question when you find your self searching for career satisfaction. As author Gary Zukav...

These lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, the incredible composer of West Side Story, are a declaration of optimism. If you are working in a...

It’s not always obvious why a friend or co-worker responds harshly or shows less patience than usual. That’s your cue to be more patient....

Who cares? Intentions are worthless without action. Action is misguided without awareness. And awareness is vital to developing and...

We all make mistakes. Yes, even you. The trick is to not make the same mistake twice. Mistakes are teachable moments. It's impossible to...

If you are stuck on a project, in a negotiation or where you are in your career, you’re stuck for a reason, like maybe: - you can’t get...

Last night, I finally took some time to sit on my patio, enjoy a glass of wine and read. When I am feeling a bit untethered or just need...

I'll never get that job! If that's what you believe, that's what you'll get. Before you put the brakes on all the good stuff you deserve...

An underperforming employee can stir up emotions that can have you feeling frustrated, disappointed and even angry. Before addressing...

The key is understanding why they are not performing up to the level of expectation and then recognizing if they actually want to be...

If you are following a career PLAN that is unsatisfying, it's time to shift that linear and often stringent plan to a career PATH. Career...

How do you know when you are no longer consciously aware in your world of work? It's simple, you show up, do just enough and then it's...

If you are a supervisor, manager or above, you have likely dealt with this problem before. But how do you identify a true underperformer?...

Underperformers can disrupt an otherwise productive workplace. Addressing underperformers sooner than later is the key. As a leader, you...

Read the following definitions of an underperformer and see whose name(s) pop into your head or who these remind you of. Wiktionary:...

What causes an employee to become an underperformer? Underperforming employees can not only undermine their team’s performance but can...

Life presents us with obstacles in our path every day. Because my work is focused on underperformers, all my obstacles seem to be...