by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Paula Kreissler is the kind of person we all want to be: respected businessperson, community leader, health advocate, devoted partner, and political activist. She wears many hats – and does it beautifully. Raised on a farm, Paula learned the value of hard work,...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
The success of Jason’s department depended on people that did not report to Jason – even external volunteers. How does he get people over whom he has little influence to do what he needs them do? In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Chris Smith of Born to Eat Enterprises, LLC is a rock star. He opened his first franchise restaurant at age 22 while still attending college. Eight years later, he has seven stores, a high-functioning team, a happy wife, and free time on Sundays. By his own...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Norman’s desk wasn’t perfect, but his staff person down the hall was much worse. Stacks of paper everywhere! In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she advised her client when he should worry about his team member’s desk...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I enjoy my work, I enjoy being there for my family, but whew, when Friday afternoon rolls around, I am T. I. R. E. D. And, I’m sure I’m not alone. If Wednesday is Hump Day, is Friday “Dump Day?” Some organizations are on the Dump Day bandwagon. My first...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Lori is a marketing manager who works in a fishbowl. Her well-intentioned boss stops by her office almost every hour with a question or comment. What should Lori do? In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes how she advised her client to: (1) make...
