Perhaps you have been in this situation before. There I was preparing for my next promotion. I was ready, new clothes, new haircut, new attitude. I had seen folks promote to this point my whole career and now it was my turn. I felt I was ready because I had been preparing for more than 12 years. I...

Here’s the truth: strong businesses are built on strong leaders. And while some people seem like “natural leaders,” most great managers don’t just stumble into success. They learn it, practice it, and grow into it. That’s where leadership training comes in. At The Personnel Perspective, we’ve spent...

Trying to run an effective and efficient business without strong leadership is a practice in futility, but spotting leadership qualities isn’t exactly easy either. Even with lots of on-paper qualifications and potential experience, at the end of the day it’s the actions, mindset, and impact they...

Team meetings don’t always go the way we want. People talk over each other, others stay silent, and decisions somehow don’t get made. That’s where a skilled facilitator comes in. At The Personnel Perspective, we’ve been helping businesses like yours run smoother, more productive meetings for nearly...

Conflict at work happens. Put a group of people together with different personalities, goals, and communication styles, and sooner or later, tensions flare. And that’s not always a bad thing! Healthy conflict can push teams to think bigger, innovate, and challenge assumptions. But when...

We’ve all been in those workplace meetings, the ones that go in circles, drag on too long, or end without any clear decisions. When teams face conflict, big decisions, or strategic planning, leaders often wonder: Should we just handle this ourselves, or bring in a professional facilitator? At The...

The nationwide salesforce of a U.S.-based company with 75 dedicated professionals was experiencing interpersonal conflict, poor communication, and increased tension, which resulted in the fractured sales department falling short of performance goals for two years straight. Despite being a talented...

The executive suite, often viewed as a bastion of authority and decisive action, can become a breeding ground for a silent enemy: a breakdown in trust. This erosion of trust between executives, unseen from the outside world, can have a ripple effect, impacting communication, collaboration, and...

Recently we received a request for facilitation to discuss burnout and succession planning. The group was comprised of experienced managers who had been on the same team for more than two years. They called us because they were stuck, and simply could not see a path forward. What they expected were...