Work Smarter not harder

One of the most effective ways to get control of your time debting issues is to learn how to delegate your authority. Some of the reasons we are reluctant to delegate is that we may have control issues and are not willing to let go of our authority. Another one is that we have trust…

Today is the best day of my life

Pilameya to all of you who wished me a happy birthday. I made it to 62 which is a miracle in itself. As my grandchildren teach me all the time life is full of wonder and awe. We just need to take the time to see the beauty in the world. I am blessed to…

Lean but not mean

Recently a number of Tribes I have contacted have been experiencing shortfalls in their funding due to lower Casino profits. This has caused them to lay off staff or go through the riff process. Sometimes this can be a good way to improve efficiency for the organization by getting leaner but only if it is…

Renewal: Physical Area

The third dimension for renewing employees is the physical area. It is essential that we take care of ourselves so we can be at our best at work. A lot of Tribal organizations now have wellness programs for staff which is a good trend. In Ariana Huffington’s new book called Thrive she states that the…

Four Core Needs of Every Employee

Just read book called “Be Excellent at Anything: The Four Keys to Transforming the Way We Think And Live” by Tony Schwartz. The author states that what they have discovered is that people feel better and perform better and more sustainable when four basic needs are met: renewal(physical),value(emotional), focus(mental), and purpose(spiritual). These four core needs…