by Carol Grubbe | Oct 17, 2022
As a manager, you play a very important role. Why? Because you have a huge impact on the well-being of your employees! You have the option to reign power over your team OR to inspire and uplift them. And one of those options is going to have a more positive impact...
by Carol Grubbe | Sep 28, 2022
A friend of mine recently sent me an article from CNBC with a note that said, “Our country needs you!” The article? Job unhappiness is at a staggering all-time high, according to Gallup. I read about and hear from so many people feeling unsatisfied, disengaged,...
by Carol Grubbe | Jul 26, 2022
As I have been growing my own business, I do not believe that I could have done it without two things: planning and support. My successes in life, whether for my business, my garden, my relationships have often resulted because I set goals and create plans to achieve...
by Carol Grubbe | Jul 12, 2022
Wow. This is the last segment of the Understanding Your Employees Series for Managers! And let me tell you, this series of five posts is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding how to effectively use Everything DiSC as a tool to lead your team. If...
by Carol Grubbe | Jul 5, 2022
Over the last few posts, I’ve been diving into four basic personalities that you’ll encounter when working with a team. When working with anyone really. It is so that you can create a productive and engaging environment that your employees enjoy being a part of....
by Carol Grubbe | Jun 28, 2022
In this series of Understanding Your Employees, we move onto number two of four basic personality styles based on the Everything DiSC. The “i” style. But before we move forward, a quick recap! To decipher which of the four personality styles someone identified with,...
by Carol Grubbe | Jun 20, 2022
As I mentioned in last week’s blog post, Two Key Principles Every Manager Should Know, over the next few weeks I’ll be going over the four general personality types of Everything DiSC. Now, I know you might be tired of personality tests. I get it! You have...
by Carol Grubbe | Jun 13, 2022
After twenty plus years of being in the “people business” via sales & management, I’ve learned a couple of, what I would say, vital principles every manager should understand. First, not every employee is the same. Therefore, to plan a positive and effective role...
by Carol Grubbe | Jun 9, 2022
How many times have you are going out of town for holiday and just know you are forgetting something? Okay, maybe it’s just me. Several years ago, my husband Karl and I were taking our pop-up camper out for a much needed weekend getaway to Sullivan, MO. This is where...
by Carol Grubbe | May 30, 2022
We are almost halfway through the year. I like to take this time to assess where I am and where I still need to go to reach my goals by December 31st. I started my business in 2021 and just like all new businesses, I’ve had to learn, and learn fast. How many of you...
