by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
There are so many things to do, both personally and professionally in the next few days. You are committed to three holiday parties plus a big presentation for work. You haven’t finished buying gifts for your employees and family and hate the crowds and traffic this...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
A few months ago, I was inspired by a sermon given by Rev. Billy Hester of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church here in Savannah. My family joined Asbury Memorial this year not only for its inclusive, open congregation, but because Rev. Hester brings...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Guest post by Tommi Paris, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion, Southern Company Gas, Atlanta, Georgia As a diversity and inclusion (D&I) practitioner, I look for ways to connect people with the value of D&I that are applicable to everyday life – work life and...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Paid Time Off (PTO) is an amazing benefit of working for someone else. It is something we ask about during a job interview and even try to negotiate. We fight for our vacation time. And then we start working. And then the year draws to a close. And then we...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Guest post by Monifa Robinson Groover, founder of Within Your Reach Consulting Services, LLC How many times have you heard it? You need to set goals. Yada-Yada-Yada. Believe it or not, however, there is plenty of value in doing so. Setting goals is about more than...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I was recently interviewed by leadership expert Bob Dragone for a podcast. Bob asked me the following question: What do you think are the biggest problems companies have that affect productivity? I’m ashamed to say that I rarely sit down and think about...
