Blue Mind Wellness Experience Have you and your team members been feeling overworked and disconnected recently? Are you working remotely and spread thin supporting everyone and every effort? Have you been unable to focus on your own well being lately? If you have had these questions on your mind you're not alone. It's likely [...]
Jacques Cousteau Team Member - Andre Laban 1928-2018 What does exploration mean to you in your life and in your work? Maybe it’s possible to have a better handle on disruptive change driving new horizons for us personally and in the ways in which organizations work and serve others. At the heart of exploring is a [...]
I recently returned from a trip to Dubai, and remain impressed by the continued efforts that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made to encourage professional excellence in all organizations, and at all levels. What can managers and leaders learn about progressive thinking and excellence from Dubai? Quite a bit! In fact, the UAE Prime Minister [...]
There are a number of factors that can motivate employees to work hard. A good salary, or a competitive benefits package attracts many workers. But it takes a special workplace to keep employees truly engaged and committed — to inspire them to go above and beyond the call of duty to become real superheroes on [...]
In our day-to-day workplace, as in life, we often find ourselves dealing with unresolved issues, confusion and decisions we must make. For most of us, our initial instinct in such situations is to take immediate action in an attempt to resolve the issue. To simply put it behind us, move on and check it off our [...]
Change is a fact of life in the workplace. The trick is that the effective leader should be the one driving the change, rather than following it. As Harry Truman said, “Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” In recent years, many executives have found themselves reacting [...]
As we move into 2015 with plans for success, I am again reminded of the reasons I began my own career, many years ago, in training and professional development. Sharing what we have learned and the challenges we have faced, helps other professionals build awareness and new skills for their own success.Years ago, as a part [...]
When it comes to online corporate education, the days of posting simple PPT slides and talking head videos are over. Online education, or eLearning, has become increasingly accepted as a favorable comparison to classroom-based training.The tremendous growth and competition of online training has fueled more interactivity, gamification and fun into courseware, resulting in a more sophisticated [...]
