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How the Four DiSC Types Approach a Group Project- It helps a team working on a project to have all four DiSC types represented- and each type has their own way of working!… Read More

Reduce Role Ambiguity- Role ambiguity is a lack of clarification about your job… Read More

Five Mistakes Leaders Often Make- UNINTENTIONALLY!- Even great leaders make mistakes! Here are five of the most common errors leaders make at work… Read More

Become More Courageous! – While “playing it safe” is done to be careful and mindful, it can sometimes hold us back- especially when this behavior becomes a pattern…Read More

Why You Need Team Building Training…NOW!- There is always room to strengthen your team and enhance skills…Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Proofreader- I am a great proofreader, so people give me their work to check. I do find errors, but now it is causing me to get behind…Read More 

Dear Dr. Mimi- Experienced- I am a seasoned employee who has been working at the company for five years. I am asked to attend a training for new employees…Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Manager Who Embarrasses- My manager yells at employees in front of other employees and sometimes even in front of customers… Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Handling Employee Errors- Dear Dr. Mimi:
I am the manager of a large company and I have hired an employee who seems to be costing… Read More

How Men and Women Differ at Work- Here is some current research on how men and women are different in the workplace. Of course, there are exceptions!… Read More

If This Describes You, Call Dr. Mimi!- When you get upset, explode! Get angry at the next person who crosses your path. Your unfortunate victim will be so overwhelmed, they probably won’t respond and you can pretend that your anger is justified…. Read More

Do You Journal? You Should.- We know others observe us, but how do we observe ourselves? The benefits of journaling are multifaceted, especially for leaders… Read More

Do You Know the Key to Success? Find Out Here!- Wikipedia defines mindfulness as the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.” Mindfulness is proven to improve mental health, physical health and general well-being…. Read More

Learning to Give Receptive Advice- It can be discouraging when people don’t take your advice. Was it because you’re not credible enough, you were too pushy, or simply they didn’t like the advice? Advice is a delicate gift, and as a gift we want it received well… Read More

7 Questions to Avoid Bad Decisions-Bad decisions seem to be a part of the human experience. We make decisions in an instant to decide our next action or over time to target a problem. While making good decisions often requires careful thought, bad decisions are often the result of a fleeting thought, or perhaps, no thought at all!… Read More

Argue the Smart Way!-Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” In the workplace, we can add another certainty – arguments!… Read More

Networking: The Art of Buying and Selling- In a world where everybody is in a frenzy to sell themselves, a person who is a receiver is appreciated. In other words to be a “buyer.”… Read More