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...
by Wendy McClellan | Aug 5, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Workplace Culture
Decision fatigue is real—and I’m living it. Between growing my business, planning summer travel, organizing my mom’s 80th birthday (from a distance!), and helping clients make high-stakes decisions, the last thing I want is to choose what’s for dinner. Sound...
by Wendy McClellan | Jul 8, 2025 | AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management
small business strategy coach, business coaching for entrepreneurs, small business growth strategies, strategic planning for small business, business coach for entrepreneurs July Is the Perfect Time to Refocus Your Small Business Strategy For many small...
by Wendy McClellan | Jun 24, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Productivity & Performance, Time Management, Workplace Culture
One of my yearly intentions is to foster, cultivate, and strengthen the relationships that fuel my business—whether with clients, partners, vendors, or new connections. Why? Because small businesses thrive on relationships. From the way we serve our clients to...
by Wendy McClellan | Jun 11, 2025 | Affirmations, AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance
modern professionalism, emotional intelligence in leadership, digital professionalism, workplace authenticity, professionalism in 2025 What Does It Mean to “Be Professional” in 2025? When someone tells you to “act professional,” what does that even mean...
