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...
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 | Sep 16, 2025 | AI in Business, Business World, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Time Management
Pumpkin-Spiced Productivity: Seasonal Habits That Actually Work Because autumn routines shouldn’t just smell good—they should serve you. The crisp air, cinnamon candles, and cozy sweaters aren’t just a mood—they’re an invitation to refresh your routines....
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...
