Language Break with Michelle Alcorn

Language Break with Michelle Alcorn

 Communicating with Diverse Teams    Communication is key for everyone, clear communication is even better. It means two people exchange words and clear understanding of expectations, feelings and context. Advice from years of experience working with talented...
Benefits from hiring Foreign Workers ++++

Benefits from hiring Foreign Workers ++++

Hiring Foreign workers will be one of smartest things you do. You’ll add new ideas, creativity, productivity and innovation. These inspired workers have overcome many challenges to come to Canada, more than most can imagine. All to live a better life with their...

Connecting with people!

That is what we do. People are “wired” for connection, humans are social. Since forever we have gathered for food and listened to music. Finding ways to connect with people outside of work are key. Shared values is what brings us together a belief in the same team,...

Interview Success – ROI

Interviewing Success = ROI If you take the time to plan your interview, you are more likely to make better hiring decisions. My clients ask me “how do you get to the top 3 candidates?” The Answer: By being consistent in my prescreening and interviews, as well as...

Leadership Needs to Change

Leadership needs to Change Leadership needs to change….. I recently read a GREAT book “How to have confidence and Power in dealing with people” Les Giblin 1956. It was an easy and enjoyable book to read that really makes you think. One note that really took me back;...

Succession Planning

Succession Planning Succession Planning A Big topic on everyone’s mind – the question is … What are you doing about it? You could be in a position that you own a company and are thinking about retirement: Is one of your children taking over? Do they have the skills,...

Today’s 20-Somethings – Worth a Second Look!

Today’s 20-Somethings – Worth a Second Look! I originally wrote this in October 2010…. Wow 8 years later this one is always a great read If you’re over 35 there’s a good chance you don’t speak fondly about the 20-somethings of the world. Also known as...

Leadership: Answering the Call

Leadership: Answering the Call We are all leaders in some way. Leading is everywhere in our lives; at work, in the classroom, with family and even with a group of friends. There are many definitions and education on the subject of leadership through books, articles,...