Author Archives: Heather Nelson
5 Work-Life Balance Truths
At this point in my life and career, I like to think I have a solid grasp on what I need to achieve work-life balance. …
4 Reasons to Stick to Your Deadlines
Did you know that Monday was the deadline to file a 1040 form to claim a tax refund for the 2009 tax year? I have seen some …
Who’s On Your New Employee’s Integration Team?
In an earlier post, I wrote about career transitions and creating a plan to ensure quick and thorough transition of knowledge and job responsibilities. People transitioning out …
Survival Day – What Does Your Second Chance Look Like?
I spent last Sunday celebrating Survival Day with my stepfather Fred, our annual commemoration of March 3, 1945, when Fred was wounded during an Allied …
The Training Webinar is Dead
Dear Corporate Training Departments, It’s time to kill the training webinar. For years your employees have put up with tech checks (“Can you see the …
5 Practices for Effective Career Transitions
Career transitions can be exciting times. Good leaders encourage their people to take ownership of their careers and pursue new opportunities, and in the most …
What is Your Instinct Telling You?
I wanted to believe Lance Armstrong so badly, and to believe that his amazing accomplishments on the bike were the result of disciplined training, hard …
BUS101: A Padawan Lesson on the Value of a Good Contract
My husband and I have experienced some challenging dealings lately with a young, local businessman who is developing a shopping center behind our house. As part …
Engagement: An Idea to Get Behind
I witnessed an amazing example of engagement in action last week. In less than 48 hours, a teacher at my daughter’s school rallied the entire …