Effects of COVID19 on Workplace Conflict

In an effort to understand the NEW workplace sandbox, and the effects that COVID-19 has had on conflict at work, we have put together a research team, a survey and an amazing prize up for grabs for participants. 

3 Tips to Manage Change

Penny Tremblay change

With all that’s been happening in the past 6 months, there’s no better time to talk about how to cope with change so I met with Marion Grobb Finkelstein.

How to Fire a Customer

respond assertively vs reacting

Responding versus Reacting The other day my web developer of 20 years fired me.  His reaction to a request for service with my budget included came by email at 2:40am, and started with a statement about his financial situation being in dire straits, then went on to complain about my consistent requests to have work […]

Quit Taking it Personally

don't take it personally

Every week I put out a tip (a Leadership Tip).  This week, it’s a QTIP…an acronym for ‘Quit Taking It Personally’. Business isn’t built on emotion, but the people who serve in them are. Business is established to solve problems, provide service and turn a profit. Entrepreneurs and employees need to develop a thick skin approach to […]

Receiving Customer Feedback Effectively

receiving customer feedback

Decades ago, I would be bothered by one in one hundred evaluations that was less than excellent.  Now, I ask for feedback that won’t stroke my ego, rather, will help me create a better experience for the next audience.  I’ve learned the value of asking for opinions, and receiving customer feedback effectively.  “Entrepreneurs should have an open […]