by Wendy McClellan | Jan 27, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Structuralities, Time Management
Here’s a quiet truth most leaders won’t say out loud:Very few people enjoy hard conversations. Leaders don’t avoid them because they don’t care. They avoid them because they do, about relationships, morale, trust, and not wanting to make things worse. But...
by Wendy McClellan | Jan 20, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance
Every January brings a wave of optimism. New goals. Fresh plans. Big intentions. But 2026 feels different. As I work with small and mid-sized businesses right now, I’m noticing a meaningful shift. Leaders aren’t just setting goals, they’re rethinking how they lead....
by Wendy McClellan | Jan 6, 2026 | AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management
January is full of intention.New goals. New plans. New resolve.And while it’s tempting to overhaul everything at once, there’s one small shift leaders can make that won’t need reworking by February:Create clarity.Leadership clarity isn’t about having all the answers....
by Wendy McClellan | Dec 30, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Time Management, Workplace Culture
As 2025 winds down and we begin sketching out plans for the year ahead, many of us feel the familiar pull between ambition and reality. We’re encouraged to dream bigger, aim higher, and map out bold goals for January 1. But sometimes, overplanning feels like trying to...
by Wendy McClellan | Dec 16, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Uncategorized
As 2025 comes to a close, many small business owners and founder-led teams are reflecting on the year and asking an important question: How do I lead with more clarity, confidence, and capacity in the year ahead? If that question feels familiar, you’re not alone, and...
by Wendy McClellan | Dec 2, 2025 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Uncategorized
The end of the year can feel like a sprint through molasses. Deadlines loom, inboxes overflow, and every time you open Instagram you’re reminded that someone else seems to be hosting a picture-perfect holiday season with color-coordinated tablescapes...
