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Dear Dr. Mimi — Frustrated — I trained a new employee about a month ago, but they still don’t seem to be getting it… Read more

Dear Dr. Mimi — Overwhelmed — My spouse and I now both work full-time jobs and have a three-year-old. I had been home full-time while my spouse worked… Read more

DISC Types in Spring — Not everyone experiences the spring season in the same way. Human behavior can be grouped into four DISC personality types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. Each type tends to react to spring in its own distinctive style… Read more

10 Helpful Hints to Be More Productive — Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters effectively. Leaders who model this achieve their goals and elevate their teams. Here are 10 helpful hints to get more done without burning out... Read more

Thrive Mode: Turning Burnout Into Balance — Burnout is more than feeling tired after a long week. It’s a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress… Read more

Healthy Hints — Don’t just sit there—take up a hobby. Studies show that people who fill up their free time withrelaxing activities they enjoy are
happier… Read more

Navigating Toxic Leadership in the Workforce — Whether it’s a micromanaging supervisor, a narcissistic manager, or a boss who leads through fear, toxic leadership needs to be dealt with! Here’s how… Read more

DISC Styles at Work at the End of Summer: When Sunscreen Meets Spreadsheets! — DISC styles all deal very differently with the end-of-summer slump. Here’s how each style wraps up their summer… or clings to it for dear life… Read more

Burnout vs. Engagement in the Workforce — Burnout and engagement are two sides of the same coin in the workplace. While engagement reflects energy, motivation,.. Read more

You Might Be an Arrogant Leader If… — You dismiss feedback—even when it’s constructive… Read more

Why and How to Show an Attitude of Gratitude — Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” — it’s a mindset that shifts how we see the world and interact with others... Read more

Dear Dr. Mimi — Backup — My boss favors another employee and schedules them for more shifts… Read more

Dear Dr. Mimi — Overworked Student — I am a working college student, and my company is supposed to be accommodating to students’ schedules... Read more

Dear Dr. Mimi — Disturbed — I have a coworker who keeps talking negatively to me and complains about their personal life. It’s very irritating… Read more

Strategies for Training New Employees — Effective onboarding and training provides clarity, reduces confusion, and fosters early success… Read more

Are You Being Fair? — Fairness is a foundation for organizational success. It does not happen naturally. It requires intentional effort, thoughtful systems, and strong leadership. Three Types of Organizational Justice are… Read more

Going From Buddy to Boss — Stepping up from peer to boss can feel a little weird. It’s exciting, but it’s also tricky. Here’s how to handle it with confidence and keep your relationships (and sanity) intact… Read more

How to Make Good Decisions? — Good decision-making requires thoughtful planning, teamwork, and flexibility… Read more

How the DiSC Types Survive Summer — Whether you’re the ambitious D, the sunny I, the mellow S, or the precise C, you’re part of the perfect recipe for a workplace that works and plays responsibly all summer long… Read more

5 “Normal” Toxic Workplace Behaviors – Chances are, you may have some unhealthy behaviors to unlearn at work… Read More

How DiSC Types Act in the Spring – As we say “goodbye” to winter, discover how each DiSC type says “hello” to spring… Read More

6 Ways to Avoid Burnout at Work – We all fear the big bad b-word, but there’s more to avoiding it than simply working less… Read More

Different Persepctives on a Growth Mindset – You may be familiar with the growth mindset, but have you considered this take on it?… Read More

You Need to Work Well With Teammates! – Coordination is what sets a workplace apart in success! See why teamwork is so important here… Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi – Annoyed – I hate my co-worker! How do I cope with this?… Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi – Distracted – I can never remember conversations with my colleagues. What can I do to start listening more effectively?… Read More

Six Hints to Get Back on Track With Your Work Resolution- A New Year comes with new resolutions! Here are six helpful reminders to keep you on track for the New Year… Read More

New Year, New You: How DISC Types Tackle New Year’s Resolutions- How does your DISC type influence your New Year’s resolution… Read More

Why Soft Skills?!?-  An emphasis on the importance of soft skills and career success… Read More

Leading With Your Heart: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership- The Four Components of Emotional Intelligence that guide us towards leadership success… Read More 

Why Good Workplace Culture Matters!- A good workplace culture is the foundation of a great company! These five pointers can bring out the best in your employee/company culture… Read More

Dear Dr.Mimi – Stressed Out- My work is stressful!!! I work to stay calm, but sometimes the pressure is so great that I want to explode… Read More

Dear Dr.Mimi – Follower– I am new to the workforce and would like to be a leader. What should I do… Read More

How the Four DiSC Types Approach a Group Project- It helps a team working on a project to have all four DiSC types represented- and each type has their own way of working!… Read More

Reduce Role Ambiguity- Role ambiguity is a lack of clarification about your job… Read More

Five Mistakes Leaders Often Make- UNINTENTIONALLY!- Even great leaders make mistakes! Here are five of the most common errors leaders make at work… Read More

Become More Courageous! – While “playing it safe” is done to be careful and mindful, it can sometimes hold us back- especially when this behavior becomes a pattern…Read More

Why You Need Team Building Training…NOW!- There is always room to strengthen your team and enhance skills…Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Proofreader- I am a great proofreader, so people give me their work to check. I do find errors, but now it is causing me to get behind…Read More 

Dear Dr. Mimi- Experienced- I am a seasoned employee who has been working at the company for five years. I am asked to attend a training for new employees…Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Manager Who Embarrasses- My manager yells at employees in front of other employees and sometimes even in front of customers… Read More

Dear Dr. Mimi- Handling Employee Errors- Dear Dr. Mimi:
I am the manager of a large company and I have hired an employee who seems to be costing… Read More

How Men and Women Differ at Work- Here is some current research on how men and women are different in the workplace. Of course, there are exceptions!… Read More

If This Describes You, Call Dr. Mimi!- When you get upset, explode! Get angry at the next person who crosses your path. Your unfortunate victim will be so overwhelmed, they probably won’t respond and you can pretend that your anger is justified…. Read More

Do You Journal? You Should.- We know others observe us, but how do we observe ourselves? The benefits of journaling are multifaceted, especially for leaders… Read More

Do You Know the Key to Success? Find Out Here!- Wikipedia defines mindfulness as the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.” Mindfulness is proven to improve mental health, physical health and general well-being…. Read More

Learning to Give Receptive Advice- It can be discouraging when people don’t take your advice. Was it because you’re not credible enough, you were too pushy, or simply they didn’t like the advice? Advice is a delicate gift, and as a gift we want it received well… Read More

7 Questions to Avoid Bad Decisions-Bad decisions seem to be a part of the human experience. We make decisions in an instant to decide our next action or over time to target a problem. While making good decisions often requires careful thought, bad decisions are often the result of a fleeting thought, or perhaps, no thought at all!… Read More

Argue the Smart Way!-Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” In the workplace, we can add another certainty – arguments!… Read More

Networking: The Art of Buying and Selling- In a world where everybody is in a frenzy to sell themselves, a person who is a receiver is appreciated. In other words to be a “buyer.”… Read More