Practical Practice Management Blog

Whether you work in a medical office or a grocery store, if the business’ main purpose is to provide service or products to people then...

Happy Friday to you all!  I am looking forward to a nice long weekend and have plenty of projects to work on.  It never seems like we...

One of the most difficult types of co-workers to have is one that does not carry his or her portion of the workload in the office.  We...

We have all heard the phrase “There is no I in team” over and over, but what does it really mean?  A team can only truly succeed if its...

“It doesn’t matter what you say you believe – it only matters what you do.” ~Robert Fulghum, Author of All I Really Need to Know I...

The lecture did touch on increasing income, but in a different way than the attendees expected.  The foundation of the lecture was...

Since I have never been a city dweller I am amazed with those who are and the fact that they get from place to place either by walking,...

We are with our co-workers more waking hours than we are with our family members at home.  We have difficulties with family from time to...

Managers Who Listen.  There is more to listening than just paying attention when someone is speaking to you.  Managers need to listen to...

Successful managers/employers have learned the value of teamwork. They know how to keep their team inspired to do their best work. They...

“No matter how good or successful you are or how clever or crafty, your business and its future are in the hands of the people you...

Below is a true story that is so touching to the soul Dear friends, The short Christmas story below was originally published in the...

There are all types of team players and If you have managed a team for very long I am sure you are thinking of the ones that you know.  I...

What a great question I thought.  Many times we think the people we serve that pay money for either product or service are our...

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), of employees surveyed between 40-50% have reported that their job is “very” stressful...

Ask those that work with you to put on their thinking caps and take a look around at what you are currently doing that you might be able...

Happy Tuesday to all of you!  Today I am happy to host Greg Blencoe, the author of The Supermanager on my blog today.  For those of you...

That may sound pretty harsh, but let’s think it through before making any critical judgments. The “manager” works under someone, perhaps...

“The more you use your reins the less they’ll use their brains.” ~ The Horse Whisper Eventually many managers will come to the...

What defines a good leader, one that others will want to follow?  Leading people is the opposite of controlling them.  The business team...