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In workplaces across industries, the choice between kindness and efficiency is often framed as an either-or. But what happens when kindness leaves the room? Jane’s story offers a cautionary tale—a vivid illustration of the cost of neglecting the human side of work. I knew Jane when I was a junior employee at a company in […]

In a world full of digital noise, getting the word out there about your business or project can seem like Mission Impossible. Sure, you could make a clever TikTok showing how great your new laundry detergent is, or write a series of funny and informative blogs. So what? There are billions of other entrepreneurs and

I don’t quite remember when I started calling myself a writer, but at some point, the label just stuck. Young Samoane spent her days hunched over 99-cent spiral notebooks, writing plays that could rival Shakespeare in sparkly gel pen. By 12, I was scrawling poetry on online forums and by 15, I had a blog

Over the past year, WNY People Development’s most requested workshop has been “Leading Across Generations”.  Everyone seems to be trying to figure out how to work together amidst this perception that, due to our ranges in age, we are too different, have too little in common to “get” each other, or if you don’t do

I spent the last two weeks working on a blog about finding grace in other people’s learning styles. You were even going to get a funny story about my son washing his dirty sneakers with his clothes (gross, I know!) in a “magical” washing machine. If that piqued your interest in any way, I’m sorry

Noah Lyles went viral when he shared the following after his 100 M win in the Paris Olympics this week. “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!” Heck yeah.  Why NOT you? I have

For most of my life, the mantra “no pain, no gain” was gospel. As a Division I ‘full-scholarship’ athlete, pushing my body to its limits and winning was the norm. It translated seamlessly into the business world – hustle, grind, sacrifice – that’s the recipe for success, right? WRONG. While that relentless drive brought initial

Think about the best leaders or teammates you’ve encountered over the course of your career.  I bet there is a common theme…they were all great listeners. Active listening is a crucial skill for anyone in a leadership role, and it’s so much more than just hearing the words being said. You may think you’re a

It is inherently human to desire some level of success, whether personally or professionally. For many of us, stepping into a role of leadership is crucial to achieving this success. Yet, leadership is not just for the sake of leading. True leadership is discovering our unique path of creating an impact. When we impact people,

The pandemic forced many businesses onto virtual platforms for the first time, and now that we’ve gone there, we’re never going back, at least not fully. The shift to Zoom, Teams, etc. has created flexibility for employees, and in many cases, improves the bottom line for companies as they abandon expensive brick and mortar locations.