by Wendy McClellan | Oct 13, 2026 | AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management
(And what leaders need to understand about routines, pacing, and decision fatigue) I recently heard a productivity rule that said: “If it takes under 5-minutes, just do it now.” Cute idea. Sounds efficient. Feels responsible. Except...
by Wendy McClellan | Oct 6, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies
Halloween is one of those workplace holidays that can either strengthen culture or accidentally create chaos. Done well, it boosts morale, sparks creativity, and gives your team a fun moment in the middle of Q4. Done poorly, it can lead to discomfort, distraction, or...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 15, 2026 | Business World, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Workplace Culture
One of the most common reasons employees leave isn’t pay. It’s the sense that their growth has stalled. In response, many companies doubled down on development plans, assuming the document alone would spark momentum. After years of watching these...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 11, 2026 | AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance
I am going to say something very controversial. Another checklist is NOT the answer. I know, scandalous! Leaders don’t need more forms. Employees definitely don’t need more forms. What teams actually crave, and what performance improves from,...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 1, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management
Even though the weather in AZ is still, well… gross, let’s pretend summer is officially over. Vacations are done (until fall break), kids are back in school, and Halloween decorations are alllllll over the department stores. As we enter the...
