As parents, we want what’s best for our kids, and a big part of that is understanding their personalities. Every child is unique, and finding ways to nurture their strengths while guiding them through their challenges can be tricky. One tool that can help is the Animal Personality Profile model, developed by the Smalley Institute. This framework categorizes personalities into
Have you ever left a job because of a toxic boss? If you have, you’re not alone. A huge number of people leave companies every year because of leadership issues. And the thing is, it’s not just about bad bosses being mean or demanding (although, let’s be honest, that’s part of it). It’s about leadership styles and behaviors that create
Starting a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re stepping into a Public Relations (PR) Manager role in an organization with multiple programs. The first three months are critical for setting the tone of your success, building relationships, and establishing a strategic foundation for your PR efforts. The steps you take during this time can lay
This past weekend I taught a class about how different personalities impact work environments and relationships. After the class was over both days, I had individuals stay to ask me “coincidentally” the same two questions. 1. “What happens when my identity is wrapped up in my job?” 2. “How do I fix my relationship with my spouse because we feel
QUESTION: How do you work around the “it’s just easier if I do it myself mentality” when it comes to people volunteering to help you? I am swamped… we’ve been growing but still are small enough that I do waaayyyyy to much in the church because other than the lead pastor, I’m the only one on staff full time. I
One year ago today life changed. I said goodbye to my work family to focus on my real family. I thought I would start a Podcast and write a book after taking a part-time job, but the job quickly turned into full-time, and that dream still sits shelved. I thought I would be starting school this semester for counseling, but
In today’s dynamic job market, the age-old saying “people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers” rings truer than ever. Unlike most millennials, I have had relatively few career changes over the last two decades. Like most millennials, the career changes I have had were primarily caused by a series of events that happened over time that made me
In his book, Leader Shift, John Maxwell reminds leaders that the environment we are on today is not necessarily the environment we will be in tomorrow. It is always changing. In order to stay ahead of the change, every leader most makes “leadershifts”. Below are a few key takeaways: You should position yourself to being able to make change. The
As I walked in to sit down at my desk as the Office Manager for Trinity Baptist Church, I found a basket full of goodies and a card full of kindness welcoming me to my new position. Throughout the week, people TXT to see how I was adjusting to the new role. To be honest, I adjusted quickly and fell
Good communication is essential in the classroom and the work environments, but not everyone communicates the same way. Based off of the book The Two Sides of Love by Trent and Smalley, Working with (and Teaching) Different Personalities, is a training class that explores four personality types and how they interact together in various environments. The 2-hour in-person personality training workshop
