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Think back on your days as a child, playing with your siblings and friends when your mom rattled off a list of chores. You might have flippantly said, “Ok Mom!” only to instantly forget what she said. Or consider the teacher who droned on and on in a monotone voice during instruction time. You might…
In the business world, the journey to success can often feel like a rollercoaster ride. There are ups and downs and sometimes a few upside downs, too. But thankfully, there are tools to help you and your team find cohesion. DiSC® workshops are a transformative approach to finding enlightenment in the workplace. They are not…
Everyone loves a blooper reel. Something about revisiting our old mistakes and faux pas with the gift of hindsight gives us the rewarding sensation of growth and a lesson well learned (and maybe even a chuckle or two). Along with the blunders and lessons learned comes the opportunity to share my experiences not only for…
Of all the processes in an organization or company, none seem quite as dubious and prone to error as the hiring process. Building a synergetic team and identifying top talent is both an art and a science, but oftentimes hiring managers rely more on the art (gut feelings, instincts, personal preferences) than the science (data,…
If we had to write a list of traits often associated with effective leaders, a few standouts would likely be at the top of most of our lists—confidence, humility, empathy, conviction, and calmness under pressure to name a few. The one trait that all of these sub-traits have in common (and seem to hint at)…
Gratitude and joy tend to go hand-in-hand. This may seem obvious – when we feel joy in our lives, we often feel appreciation for the conditions or environment that helped create the feelings of satisfaction. However, the relationship between joy and gratitude is more nuanced and interwoven. Rather than expecting to feel gratitude after finding…
Denver, Colorado — Your Life is Not A To-Do List: Tools for a More Joyful Entrepreneurial Journey Author Dawn Abbott has learned the ways to discover who you are, why you are here, and to live boldly in your passions and truths through some hard knocks life has thrown at her. She is here to…
Building a team filled with excellent employees can be a feat. Luckily, we have loads of advice, hacks, and best practices to offer. Once you announce that your organization is hiring and start looking for candidates, you might utilize countless search strategies, and struggle with selecting the most fitting temperaments, aptitude tests, and team structures.…
Coaching & advising others for a living is a unique and sometimes strange experience. Through my coaching business, speaking events, and monthly blog and newsletter, I’m able to share insights I’ve compiled throughout the years. My work seems to be the medium through which all the experiences, stories, anecdotes, and conversations that have impacted me…
Have you ever added something to your to-do list with the sole purpose of checking it off because you already completed it? Something about crossing off items on a list is satisfying and makes us feel productive. We have agendas, checklists, calendar invites, and tools everywhere to remind us of our tasks and make us…
Have you ever been in an argument with someone over an offensive comment or insult? Hopefully, you had the courage to confront that person about what they said, and hopefully, they were able to offer a genuine apology. But occasionally, you get a response that sounds something like this: “I didn’t say you are annoying.…
Remember Tamagotchis? If you never experienced playing with these pocket-sized digital toys when you were a kid, you might remember your child or younger sibling playing with them. In a nutshell, they were small, handheld devices with screens that showed the users’ personal virtual pet. If you fed, cleaned up after, and cared for your…
Control can be a tricky and even polarizing concept. While some subscribe to the idea that we are capable of willing our wants and needs into existence, others believe in complete and utter chaos – events happen to us and we have no control over our own lives no matter how much we wish we…
Imagine a close (but oftentimes negative) friend or colleague following you around for a day and voicing every unfiltered criticism that comes to mind. As you sit in a meeting and try to share your opinion, this colleague shoots down your ideas. As you work on a project or try something new, this person reminds…
I recently completed a 36-hour course to improve my facilitation skills because when I work with my clients I want to give them the very best of me. I aim to stir the pot, get everyone’s strongest ideas, and make sure everyone weighs and buys in. I genuinely learned so much from this course (it…
Up-Front Information is a Game-Changer How many times have you experienced the anxiety of a change in the workplace? This could come from a promotion, a department or location transfer, beginning an entirely new job, or even from getting a new boss. Change is an uncomfortable, but generally unavoidable part of taking on new career…
Teamwork doesn’t have to mean frustration and contention. You never want any members of your team dreading to work together. Instead, you want them to get excited and know that the job at hand is going to be a fun and fluid experience. As the leaders in your specific industry, you set the tone for…
Did you know “a bad hire can cost an organization up to 30% of the employee’s first-year salary?” At least, that’s what the Department of Labor estimates. It’s no news that hiring is a very serious operation within an organization. Not only for the purposes of saving money, but also for the sake of employee…
Well, it’s been over a year now since the way we do business (and life) drastically changed. There are many of us who tried to cling onto what was and prevent as many changes as possible… but when it comes down to it, the companies and workforces that learn to adapt are the ones that…
The world is a different place than it was six months ago. The emergence of COVID-19 caused many organizations worldwide to pivot (almost overnight) to an entirely virtual workforce, leaving leaders to pick up the pieces and quickly figure out how to manage their teams in this new way. And while no one could have…
It’s a safe assumption that all of us have experienced our work lives being turned upside down over the past couple months. As organizations adapt to the mandates and changes brought on by COVID-19, a record-breaking number of people now find themselves working from home—including many who have never worked remotely until now. There are…
“I’m an excellent leader. I always communicate effectively. I’m a visionary and dedicated to results. And my employees know just how much I appreciate their contributions to the organization.” Really though? Regardless of whether this sounds like your internal voice, stop and consider this: If you have an opinion about yourself as a leader, how…