by Wendy McClellan | Mar 13, 2024 | Business World
An HR leader recently called me to bounce some ideas around regarding her leadership team. As she began to describe their struggle with specific situations, I realized there was a solution they hadn’t tried yet. It wasn’t accountability, or goal setting. Instead, we...
by Wendy McClellan | Feb 2, 2024 | Business World, Uncategorized
When I teach leadership classes I try to instill in my class that there are three important leadership traits that will help them stay on the leadership track. Authenticity counts – forget about eloquence, focus on being real. Visibility is a form of communication –...
by Wendy McClellan | Jan 9, 2024 | Business World
Whenever I teach a workshop on communication I start with the concept of trust. Why do I begin with the concept of trust? Because without trust, communication is superficial. Think about it –if your communication, as a leader, is shallow or non-existent, your...
by Wendy McClellan | Dec 6, 2023 | Empowerment, Uncategorized
Wow, December 2023. Who would have thought it would be here so quickly and yet still take so long to get here. As we reflect on the year and send love to our friends, family, clients, and colleagues take a moment to send love to yourself. Love what you have...
by Wendy McClellan | Nov 2, 2023 | Business World
November — Thanksgiving, Turkey, cooler weather, changing leaves (ok, maybe not in Phoenix!). Ok, maybe the leaves aren’t as vibrant here in Phoenix but that doesn’t change the fact that November is often the season to say Thank you. Who else has a tradition of...
by Wendy McClellan | Oct 26, 2023 | Business World
This month we are celebrating 10 years in business. 10 years of helping small business owners, professionals, and leaders realize their potential, expand their businesses, and navigate through uncertainty. Time is a funny thing. Making the decision to open Structure...
by Wendy McClellan | Oct 5, 2023 | Business World
The new I9 form has been the talk of the town for a couple months now. It was announced on July 21st that the new form should be used as of August 1, 2023. So why am I just now bringing it up? Because the grace period ends on October 31st and employers are required...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 18, 2023 | Business World
The performance review systems of the past will not survive—nor should they. They were built for a workplace that no longer exists. Performance reviews must evolve with the changing workplace. Younger generations of empowered employees and the continuing proliferation...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 15, 2023 | Business World
We all know that accountability in the workplace is one of the driving characteristics of high-performing teams and offices. If accountability isn’t part of your company’s culture, you will struggle with employee performance and engagement. Plus, if employees can...
by Wendy McClellan | Aug 9, 2023 | Business World, Uncategorized
Most people I have met, managed, and worked with want to be appreciated. They want to be appreciated for their hard work, for hitting a production goal, or for contributing to the company’s success, for showing up on time, and for being a decent person. Even the...
