Giving Thanks – Appreciating Each Other at Work

by nwilliams | Blog

This time of year, we reflect on the things for which we’re thankful. Our families, health, relationships, even our jobs – the list goes on. While being thankful for being employed might be something that will come to mind, do we practice this in the workplace? If you...

What’s In It For Me?

by nwilliams | Blog

As we make our way to the polls today, we consider our options. If I vote for this candidate, what’s in it for me? Every campaign does its best to show you what you get if you elect the candidate. Political campaigns focus on the, “What’s in it for Me,” or WIIFM, of...

How Morale Affects Performance – and How Stress Affects Morale

by nwilliams | Attachment and Engagement, Blog, Stress

We often talk about morale in the workplace. It’s a factor we strive to improve. Even without formal measurement, employers and their staff equate high morale to high performance. Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “Morale is the greatest single factor in successful...

Top Ten Types of Workplace Stress

by nwilliams | Blog, Stress

Stress is a rather vague term. We’ve all heard it, and use it in many different ways. Stress can be physical (for example, running puts stress on knee joints), and it can be emotional. At work, we may experience 10 major kinds of stress. Having a little bit of stress...

OUI: A Tool and Technique for Optimizing Organizational Leadership

by nwilliams | Blog

By Dr. Roderick J. Bartell, R.O.D.C. “How are we doing?” With varying degrees of style and success, this classic opener is asked in board rooms, executive suites and employee lunch rooms alike, but more often than not isn’t the question we really want to ask, “What...