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...
by Wendy McClellan | Nov 18, 2025 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Leadership & Management, Uncategorized
Over the past couple of months, nearly every one-to-one I’ve had, friends, colleagues, clients, has circled around the same theme: The year is winding down, and the pressure is ramping up. Everyone is trying to wrap up goals, finalize budgets, and shift...
by Wendy McClellan | Oct 28, 2025 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management
We made it through the third quarter of 2025 – phew! When I review Q3 with my clients, we audit the usual suspects: finances, compliance, performance. Those metrics matter, of course. But I want to challenge you to go deeper this time beyond spreadsheets and...
by Wendy McClellan | Oct 14, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Leadership & Management, Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance, Time Management
Halloween is one of those holidays that can bring a spark of joy to the workplace—costumes, candy, laughter, and team spirit. But as any experienced business owner knows, “fun” without boundaries can turn into confusion, discomfort, or even a compliance...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 2, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Workplace Culture
You’ve got a role to fill. You post the job. You wait. And wait. But instead of strong candidates, the wrong résumés trickle in—or worse, silence. How many baristas apply for a position requiring 5+ years of engineering experience? What gives? Here’s the truth:...
by Wendy McClellan | Aug 19, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Structuralities, Workplace Culture
Do your employees seem bored, disengaged, and just going through the motions? If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners assume that work is “just work” and a paycheck is enough motivation. But in today’s competitive talent market, employee engagement isn’t...
