by Wendy McClellan | Dec 30, 2025 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Time Management, Workplace Culture
As 2025 winds down and we begin sketching out plans for the year ahead, many of us feel the familiar pull between ambition and reality. We’re encouraged to dream bigger, aim higher, and map out bold goals for January 1. But sometimes, overplanning feels like trying to...
by Wendy McClellan | Sep 30, 2025 | Business World, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Structuralities, Workplace Culture
National Self-Improvement Month: 5 Ways to Level Up as a Leader September is National Self-Improvement Month—a reminder that leadership growth starts from the inside out. Too often, leaders get caught up in strategy, scaling, and solving problems for everyone...
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 22, 2025 | Business World, Leadership & Management, Time Management, Workplace Culture
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to grow, pivot, or scale sustainably, hiring a strategy coach can be one of the smartest investments you make. But here’s the thing—not all coaches are created equal. Choosing the right coach is just as...
