Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

An Easy Way to Increase Your Productivity

Power of Daily Napping To Maximize Your Productivity

It is funny how serendipity works some times. The sky is cloudy and the sun is only evident by the indirect light. There is occasional drizzle or light rain pattering on the roof top. Probably like many of you this kind of weather makes me sleepy. Great day for a nap. So I lay down […]

Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That: Letting Go & Saying No

The Art of Letting Go and Prioritizing

Right now, I have three to-do lists and two calendars for work, two calendars for home and the kids, and countless little notes, ideas and journals. Not to mention the ideas that pop in my head: I want to do that, remember this, try that, go here, call this person or attend that webinar. When […]

6 Ways Employers Can Help Employees When Disaster Strikes

Creating a Disaster Plan for Employers and Employees

*Note: This is an older post but still relevant for employers who have employees who might be impacted by natural disaster whether it’s tornados, earthquakes, hurricanes, or something else, it’s important to have a strategy and plan. It’s been 8 days since the tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, the town that I call home. I’m not […]

HR Issues in Retail

Challenges Faced by HR Professionals in the Retail Industry

I received a call yesterday from a manager and I was immediately reminded why I chose to write this topic. As the manager explained the situation, my initial response was, “An employee did what?!” HR Issues in Retail Oh man, employee’s in the retail industry never cease to surprise and amaze me. Whether they get […]

Updated 5/28/13 – May 20th Oklahoma Tornado Donation & Assistance Guide

Tornado Assistance Guide

*This post was updated last at 5:07 PM CST on 5/29/13. My goal is to provide at least 2 updates per day going forward as new information and resources become available to me. Follow the Twitter hash tag, #mooreisok for specific updates and changes to blog. May 20th Oklahoma Tornado Forever Changed Me If you’ve […]

Surviving Moore

A Father's Perspective on the Moore, Oklahoma Tornado

If you are able, please donate to my community. Visit the Red Cross and donate to help rebuild and support Moore, Oklahoma, my friends and community or call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit http://t.co/Gt0MtitO1J to donate. I didn’t sleep much last night, but I’m thankful to be alive. Living in Oklahoma, a place I’ve called home for nearly 8 […]