by Wendy McClellan | Sep 15, 2026 | Business World, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Leadership & Management, Workplace Culture
One of the most common reasons employees leave isn’t pay. It’s the sense that their growth has stalled. In response, many companies doubled down on development plans, assuming the document alone would spark momentum. After years of watching these...
by Wendy McClellan | Jul 14, 2026 | Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies
Welcome to July, the month where your Teams Messages / Slack Channels are quiet, your office is half‑empty, and your project timelines suddenly feel like they’re held together with sunscreen and optimism. Leading in July requires a different kind of muscle:...
by Wendy McClellan | Jun 2, 2026 | Affirmations, Business World, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, HR & Company Policies, Structuralities, Time Management, Workplace Culture
As I sit here working on my June goals it hits me, hard. We are halfway through the year. Crazy huh? My goal books all have the refresh allotted to complete at the end of June, but I find myself drawn to my goals, my plans, and my calendar....
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 | 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...