Create good will—not hate. It is up to all of us. This requires communicating—not isolation. “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” What does this really mean? Sometimes it feels like it means just to the people who are like ourselves—not everyone. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but unfortunately it is not always given freely. Remember that “Talk is cheap”—this is a positive statement as well Read More
Don’t Let Co-worker’s Behavior Sabotage Your Team
Co-workers walking on eggshells (from East Bay Times on 7/18/16) DEAR AMY: I have worked closely with a co-worker for five years. She can be warm and generous, is a hard worker and is always the first to volunteer for projects. She is also incredibly sensitive and thin-skinned and often perceives slights in benign comments. When this happens, she flies off the handle. She has stormed Read More
7 Essential Tips for Becoming a Great Manager
If you are new to managing a team or not good at managing your present team, here are some great tips to help you succeed: 1. Pay Attention to the Culture of the company and blend with it. Observe how much people do or don't socialize. The overall dress code- casual or suit and tie. Do people prefer emails or face-to-face conversations. Come in early and observe how Read More
A Team Activity that Helps Our Environment
Our latest newsletter featured this team project that helps save birds and marine mammals as well as reduce the trash in our bays and oceans. It's easy and you can do this anytime of year. Below are the instructions on how to build a Fishing Line Recycling Bin that the Audubon Society will install at fishing areas around the S.F. Bay. California Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project: Monofilament Read More
Have a GREEN Holiday Season
More waste is created between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than any other time. Businesses as well as consumers can do their part to be environmentally friendly. Here are some great tips for your team to reduce waste, create good will and even participate in some fun team activities: If you are decorating your offices, use LED lights to save electricity and money. Use timers. Consider purchasing Read More
Pirate Pandemonium Team Puzzle
Here's an entertaining little puzzle that you can do by yourself, but more fun to do with a team or even two or more. See which team can get the most correct answers in 3 minutes. Copy the image below and print it out in large format-- it should at least fill a single sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Your challenge is to find the 10 differences between the first picture and the second. Look sharp and Read More