As we sat boarded for our flight not long ago, while we were waiting for passengers to board, the gentleman who sat in front of us was on his cell phone having a very serious heated conversation. Not intentionally eavesdropping, I could hear sentences such as, “Because you don’t do your job well” “You don’t […]
Continue Reading →I headed out for a slow jog this morning, what I frequently refer to as a “slog” to describe my slow @#* jog. I always enjoy taking in nature’s art around me, and I look for moments of human inspiration during my trail outings. Today, I was inspired by a father who was cycling on […]
Continue Reading →Periodically I get asked why I switched from a focus of marketing and business to human resources. When asked this question, it makes me reflect on goals, happiness, adjusting and iterating. In my early career, I frequently heard, “You are a natural sales person.” Oftentimes, I would be recognized as the monthly and/or quarterly sales […]
Continue Reading →Oftentimes while at the gym, I watch others complete their box jump sets and tell myself one day I am going to give it a go. They look fun and most importantly, I know the benefits of plyometrics; however, something has kept me from incorporating them into my workout routines. On this particular day, I […]
Continue Reading →I have been pondering succession lately, especially as this last week, I visited the USS Missouri Memorial and learned during the first Gulf war, many subject matter experts which were retired had to be brought back to active duty to knowledge share, coach and instruct talent. Planning for known and unknown talent changes is critical. […]
Continue Reading →On my bicycle this morning, my mind began to wonder. As I looked down at my cassettes and manipulated my gears, I began to think of the parallels between cycling, performance, and change management in the workplace. Many bikes have one gear, and the ratio is fixed. This reminds me of individuals who have generally […]
Continue Reading →I was raised to share; perhaps this is primarily due to having a twin sister. It is no wonder such phrases as, “Your candle loses nothing when it lights another” are easy for me to remember, and a favorite I oftentimes quote when coaching others to inspire and help another reach his or her potential. […]
Continue Reading →- “It has been a true pleasure and enlightening experience for me to have had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Cartwright, and I would not hesitate to endorse her accomplishments & abilities. She would be a definite asset to any organization.”Carol Bartoschek, RDH, CHPD,
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