bethcarter When my children were in elementary school, they received math and reading homework that had to be completed over the summer. Usually, the math homework was about ten pages long depending on the grade they were going into. Two of my children tended to wait until school almost started to do the math homework but … Read more
Now that we have surpassed the first half of 2025 it is a good time to review what has happened. I personally like to do this now versus January when we are just coming off all the busyness of the holidays. With this, we also get fireworks to really celebrate what July to December has … Read more
One thing we learned during Covid about the workplace is that some people actually perform better working from home. The quietness of their home, being around their pets, and not having to commute made them less stressed and more focused on their work responsibilities. If this is the case, then why did many companies decide … Read more
Parents are excited when their baby takes their first steps. For the child, it is a time for them to be more independent in their movements versus being carried around all the time. In the workplace when goal setting is discussed, we talk about the importance of taking “baby steps” which is much more sustainable … Read more
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions but find it hard to achieve those goals. Some of the reasons are that they are either too vague or unrealistic, but usually it is because it is hard to stick with it. Motivation takes a lot of discipline, and some may realize that it just isn’t worth the … Read more
I love to garden so I find this time of year a bit sad. Although many of my plants and bushes have turned into pretty shades of brown, yellow, orange, and rust color, it still is upsetting that winter will soon be here. I also can’t stand pulling out my vegetable plants that are all … Read more
I recently completed a series of trainings for a trade association centered around effective leadership practices. When we were working on the communications module, it became clear that these individuals were being asked for information multiple times which was taking them away from more important responsibilities. Collectively we discussed why this occurs so frequently. Was … Read more
As September comes to a close, I feel like I have worn out my sneakers. After a slower paced summer, this past month has seemed like a fast sprint. I am not only teaching four classes, conducting several corporate trainings, and managing my coaching clients each week, but it seems like I am getting deluged … Read more
Forget what Hallmark and others say that January 1st kicks off the new year. I always feel that the new year for me starts the Tuesday after Labor Day. This view started even before I became an Adjunct Professor but obviously it means even more now. It is a time for a fresh start with … Read more
When my parents had parties, my father used to joke that my mother cleaned so much that she even cleaned the third-floor silver. My mother took great pride in our home so if someone told her that the house was immaculate, she was thrilled. I admit that when I have company over, I only clean … Read more