by CPhillips | Apr 12, 2018 | Business, Community Building, leadership, motivation, personal growth, writing
Lack of trust is the biggest hindrance I’ve seen in growing engagement and turning around a company’s culture. One way to increase trust is through showing respect and practicing it in interactions. Respect also has another positive benefit of increasing someone’s...
by CPhillips | Apr 5, 2018 | Business, Communication Planning, Communications, Employee engagement
We’ve all been part of a round table or group where nothing is accomplished. I call it chasing rabbits or herding cats. You know what I mean. When discussion goes off in 20 different directions and none of them lead back to the topic at hand. It can be frustrating for...
by CPhillips | Apr 3, 2018 | Business, Communications, Corporate Culture, empowering women, personal growth
Just like armpits – we all have them. But have you every thought about how you can manage the expectations that others have of you? First, make sure you have a clear idea of your capabilities. What can you bring to the table? What can you deliver? Don’t assume you...
by CPhillips | Mar 29, 2018 | Business, Communication Planning, empowering women
12 more minutes x 5 work days = 1 extra hour per week or 52 hours a year – What would you do with that time? Take a few minutes and answer the following questions. Are the tasks you work on throughout the day the ones with the highest...
by CPhillips | Mar 27, 2018 | Business, Communications
I’ve been reading and working a lot with the idea of growing engagement and creating a positive culture in the workplace. Engagement not only relates to how involved someone is but also the attitude behind the decision to take part. Attitude becomes a key driver and...
by CPhillips | Jan 11, 2018 | Blogging, Business, Communication Planning, Communications, empowering women, motivation, personal growth, satisfaction, stress
Do you feel like juggling your commitments to work, family, friends, church and even your pet leave you shaking your head at the end of the day? There are days where I’d like to flip off the adult switch and just stay on the couch under a warm blanket. Working a...