How do we cope when we’re bombarded with crisis after crisis? Weather-related disasters, hate crimes, political and economic struggles, rampant mistrust and distrust, etc. If you’re looking to understand how we can help ourselves and each other get through difficult times, I recommend the free online library of Global Facilitators Serving Communities (GFSC), a volunteer
It’s happened. I’ve reached the point when I’m invited to speak on podcasts whose hosts are much younger than I am. Does this make me feel old? Surprisingly, no. It makes me appreciative of how much business experience I have to share. Keeping a positive mindset, I prefer to think of it as “sharing my
Throughout my career there were times I felt like a tiny voice in the management void. As an early advocate of internal marketing – a strategic blend of Marketing and Human Resources that focused on taking care of employees to take care of customers – I found companies bought into the concept but not its
“With age comes wisdom” … and wrinkles. As a long-time solopreneur with a start in the corporate world, I’m fortunate to have more wisdom than wrinkles. I’m also fortunate to have the opportunity to share what I learned along the way with career coach and podcast host, Deborah Brown-Volkman. We covered a lot of ground
2023 is a milestone year for me. I started Quality Service Marketing 35 years ago after working in bank marketing for more than 10 years. Going out on my own was scary, but job security was relative as the bank I worked for was being acquired by a larger bank and I had survived a
In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, how do you maintain connection and camaraderie among employees? How do you strengthen team culture and reinforce the message “We’re all in this together?” One of the best ways I found to do this is to bring people together in-person, in small groups of 6-10, to safely explore
I’m excited to “share” that 10 years ago this summer my book, Share of Mind, Share of Heart: Marketing Tools of Engagement for Nonprofits, was published. [Note: this was the second – and last – business book I wrote, disappointing my son and husband who pushed for a trilogy. Sorry, guys!] I was encouraged by
Feeling overwhelmed by work responsibilities? I was until … I got perspective. And it hit me hard. This awakening occurred after I participated in an online discussion with a core group of indefatigable volunteer members of Global Facilitators Serving Communities (GFSC) and several Ukrainian facilitators/consultants. It’s purpose was to better understand the challenges they face
The following excerpts, shared with permission, are from a business column written by HR pro Tina Hamilton, CEO of myHRPartner Inc. While the complete article also contains tips on how employers can thank employees, I was struck by the reminder that workplace gratitude shouldn’t be limited – it also applies to employees thanking their bosses.
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller I’m amazed at how people have responded – and continue responding – to the pandemic and other serious issues affecting us. I’m talking about something people do individually and collectively; something they may not even realize they’re