by SMW Group | Oct 28, 2020 | Balance, Bullying, C-Suite, Communications, Contingency Planning, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Globally, Leadership, Predictions, Strategy, Stress management, Supply Chain, Teamwork, Turmoil
The three words beginning with the letter “I” are characteristics of great leaders. Where do you find such leaders? How do you get to learn from them? How do you connect with them, even in a virtual space, and what’s in it for you? These are all...
by SMW Group | Dec 14, 2019 | Balance, Boundaries, Bullying, Healthy decision making, Inclusivity, Leadership, Self esteem, Turmoil
Have you ever worked in a toxic work setting and did it increase your stress levels? Sometimes, the workplace is not a positive place and it can even be uncivil. Common incivility examples include: • Rudeness • Treating a subordinate like a child • Berating a...
by SMW Group | Mar 24, 2019 | Balance, Bullying, Burnout, Goals, Healthy decision making, Nursing, SMWGroup, Stress management
You here about balance; is it within you reach? What exactly is it, and is it work/life, workday, or simply “work” to get there and stay put? Time is money! Prior to her commitment to work/life balance, this registered nurse by education and passion, worked 100...
by SMW Group | Apr 21, 2017 | Balance, Bullying, Dreams, Inclusivity, Parenting, Self esteem, SMWGroup, Stress management, Values
Often, people dream big dreams and have great aspirations. These are waking dreams, planned-for dreams, the kind of dreams sometimes referred to as ambition. Are you one of those people? Are you a dreamer? You might know the names of many successful dreamers, those...
by SMW Group | Jan 7, 2017 | Balance, Bullying, C-Suite, Controversy, Leadership, MLM, SMWGroup, Teamwork, Values
I wish that you had been there. I mentioned at a networking meeting that I was in the market for a local insurance agent that handled two different life insurance companies, and that I did not want to ‘purchase’ insurance because I had good policies. As a newcomer to...
by SMW Group | Jun 29, 2016 | Balance, Bullying, Family, Inclusivity, Parenting, SMWGroup, Teamwork, Values
At what point in your childhood did you ever experience bullying and a feeling of ‘not belonging?’ How did you respond? Who did you tell? Who did you turn to, and what was the outcome? Did you ever feel as if you were not a member of the team, a cherished friend and...
