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...
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 | May 27, 2025 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Productivity & Performance, Structuralities, Workplace Culture
The one constant in business is change. In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, uncertainty isn’t just an obstacle—it’s a constant companion. For us small business owners, learning to embrace uncertainty isn’t just about survival—it’s about...
