by Wendy McClellan | Sep 11, 2026 | AI in Business, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance
I am going to say something very controversial. Another checklist is NOT the answer. I know, scandalous! Leaders don’t need more forms. Employees definitely don’t need more forms. What teams actually crave, and what performance improves from,...
by Wendy McClellan | Aug 25, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Mental Health at Work
Yes, you read that correctly. It’s August, and I’m already talking about year‑end performance reviews. I know, it feels early. But so does the Halloween décor already showing up at Target, and yet here we are. Every year, I work with leaders...
by Wendy McClellan | Aug 4, 2026 | Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance, Structuralities, Time Management
We survived July. The humidity, the quiet reflection, the vacations. And now, while other states are squeezing out the last drops of summer, Arizona is already knee‑deep in school supply lists, new routines, and leaders wondering why their normally steady...
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 | 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 | Mar 4, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Mental Health at Work, Productivity & Performance, Workplace Culture
Workplace gossip might seem like harmless chatter at first glance, but it carries hidden costs that can undermine your entire business. From eroding trust to killing productivity, gossip is a distraction that no successful company can afford. Let’s dive into the...
