How Employers Can Support Parents During Graduation Season and End‑of‑Year Chaos

by Wendy McClellan | May 21, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Uncategorized

Every spring, I see chaos. Working parents enter a perfect storm of school events: graduations, end‑of‑year ceremonies, final projects, class parties, and the logistical gymnastics that come with half‑days and school closures. For many...

The Spring Clean Your Leadership Actually Needs

by Wendy McClellan | May 5, 2026 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Uncategorized

This last month has reminded me of several leadership qualities and habits that make leadership powerful.   Now that things are normal (are they ever?!) I am dedicating May to getting back on track and getting organized.  Every Spring I...

The Leadership Skill No One Talks About: Managing Your Own Capacity 

by Wendy McClellan | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

Leaders are often the last to acknowledge their own bandwidth. We push through, take on more, and quietly absorb the emotional and operational weight of the team. I’ve done it myself, the calendar fills, the decisions stack up, and suddenly I’m operating at a pace...

Build a Leadership Ecosystem That Actually Supports Growth

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...

From Burnout to Brilliance: Recharging Your Leadership Energy Over the Holidays 

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...

Before the Year Ends: How to Conduct a Strategic Review That Actually Inspires 

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...