by Lisa Brownlee | Feb 9, 2023 | Leadership
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so I want to talk about PASSION… Passion at Work, that it! There is some debate about whether it is appropriate for people to show their emotions in the workplace. One camp says “Passion at Work?? Heck No! Emotions have no place...
by Lisa Brownlee | Feb 15, 2022 | Effective Management, Leadership
In light of Valentine’s Day, I’ve been considering what makes relationships most successful. Qualities like mutual respect, honesty, forgiveness, empathy, listening, and trust come to mind. Caring about the other person also comes to mind. Do you genuinely care for...
by Lisa Brownlee | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Does the bell still ring for you? After two years of the pandemic, living in a time of social and political unrest, facing the industry-wide challenges of hiring and staffing, perhaps dealing with your own health concerns – does the bell still ring for you? “What...
by Lisa Brownlee | Aug 6, 2020 | Effective Management, Professional Development
My last blog was entitled “EI in Practice: Simple Tips to Grow Your Self-Awareness” where I shared several ways to practice and grow your self-awareness and self-management. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is as much about others as it is about self. EI helps us engage...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jun 1, 2020 | Effective Management, Professional Development
I remember running out to the playground during recess as a kid and climbing onto the teeter-totter with friends. As we’d climb on, usually one at time, I was filled with anticipation. Will my friend sitting opposite from me “play nice” where we can both enjoy the fun...