I get a lot of questions in my line of work about tools to automate workflows and processes. I’m asked what I think of a particular tool, which one I like best, which one a company or department should purchase, how to best set the tool up, and so on. I’m asked about tools forContinue reading “Nicole-ism # 42: If you’re using a (software) tool to avoid a conversation, you’re probably doing it wrong.”
Profit and Purpose – Kim’s Startup Story
“I really had no intention of doing this,” Kim Gokce tells me shortly after we log on to a virtual meeting together. He is in his home office in the Atlanta area. I am in mine in Ohio. I had noticed a recent post of his on LinkedIn celebrating his new line of employment andContinue reading “Profit and Purpose – Kim’s Startup Story”
Powerful Questions for Leaders
We’re still meeting for Powerful Questions for Leaders on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Our next session will be September 9th at 12 noon eastern. In the past we’ve pondered questions such as: – How can we increase trust in our organizations?– How can we ensure fairness in the workplace?– What can (and should)Continue reading “Powerful Questions for Leaders”
Upcoming Events – Fall 2025
I’m going to be busy this fall! I hope you’ll consider joining me at one (or more!) of my many upcoming workshops, training sessions, and meetups. For more information or to register for these events, click here:
Are you and your business ready for the future?
Please join us in an upcoming session. We’d love to have you! To learn more or register, visit this link: https://macc.axstudent.com/#/category/B5
Leadership Bootcamp: Intensive, Thought-provoking and FUN
Another great Leadership Bootcamp is in the books! Last week I had the pleasure of working with another cohort of awesome leaders and I can’t wait to see what they do as they move forward in their careers! As usual, we covered topics critical to new leader success such as prioritization, delegation, and your naturalContinue reading “Leadership Bootcamp: Intensive, Thought-provoking and FUN”
The Art of Constructive Dissent
“The value of opinion minorities lies in their ability to guard the group against complacency, to challenge conventional wisdom, and to keep the group sharp and on its toes. In that way, dissenting minorities can change norms or behavioral conventions that have lost their utility” We are under tremendous pressure to “self silence” these days.Continue reading “The Art of Constructive Dissent”
Leadership Unlimited: It’s Good to be Home
I’m starting off the summer with a new credential! I’m proud to report that earlier this month I graduated from Leadership Unlimited, a nine-month community leadership program expertly run by Angie Cirone at Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development . Along with 25 other community leaders, I learned a ton about myself and about RichlandContinue reading “Leadership Unlimited: It’s Good to be Home”
Theme Song Thursdays: Who Says You Can’t Go Home
If you grew up in a small rust belt town during the offshoring frenzy of the the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, you learned early that success (and maybe even survival) was predicated by your ability to get the heck out of dodge. We were told that if we studied hard, went to college, and movedContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
Chasing her calling – K’s story
A “calling” is your soul telling you to do something, and I definitely feel called to this work.” – K, Career Changer Here’s another story of a person who decided to throw caution to the wind, leave their corporate job and do something entirely different. Something that fed their soul, filled them with satisfaction, andContinue reading “Chasing her calling – K’s story”
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