By Nancy Turngren I recently flew on an airplane. Normally, that’s no big deal. But in the year 2020 things are different! This photo is me on the E Concourse at O’Hare International Airport – one...
Now is the Time for Listening
I recently presented a virtual training on coaching skills for managers. One of the activities focused on listening. For two minutes, the manager just had to listen to their partner and then repeat...
Stop Asking the Wrong Questions
We have encouraged you to bring your inner coach to work. Wondering what that means? Worried that you need to be ready to teach everybody how to do their jobs and call all the plays? Not sure how to...
What Your Team Can Learn From Our 90-Pound Foster Dog
Of all the accolades I’ve earned in my life, I’m particularly proud of an award I received last month. Along with my daughters, we were named “Foster Family of the Month” from Fetch Wisconsin...
Questions are Often the Answer
I’ve been coaching business owners, executives, and managers for almost twenty years now. In the last few weeks, there’s been a common theme with nearly every coaching client. I’m not sure what I...
What Do You Need This Summer?
Summer has finally arrived in Wisconsin, and we know it won’t last long. How many times have you said, “Where has the summer gone?” While we are all dealing with uncertainty, one thing I know for...
Get Ready For the COVID Culture Shock
After high school, I did a gap year (way before that was a thing!) in Oldenburg, Germany before starting college. I studied German for four years in high school, and my teachers prepared me to...
Mask or No Mask: Your Choice About Other People’s Choices
By Jill Mueller Trips to the grocery store are no longer the leisurely errand that they used to be. Mask? Check. Hand sanitizer? Check. Grocery list that includes every item needed in order of store...
Try Questions As Your Answer
One day when my youngest was about eight, she came running down the stairs and exclaimed, “Mom! I just remembered that I forgot to tell you I need gold tights for my dance recital on Saturday!” As...
One Lesson I Learned in Senator Kohl’s Office
When I started working at Senator Kohl’s office, it was my first time managing people. Needless to say I had a lot to learn. We did annual performance evaluations, and most of my team members...
Thinking Outside the Zoom Room: Adding Spark to Your Virtual Meetings
By Jill Mueller I have been spending more time in virtual meeting rooms lately than I ever thought possible. When the lockdown began, they became the lifeline as a way to maintain regular business...
Minimalism in the Time of Covid
When I set my intention of minimalism for the year, I was looking forward to getting rid of the clutter in my house and taking a more minimalist approach to the products that I buy. I never would...