Lauren’s Blog

Last week, I highlighted some critical support systems that should be implemented to ensure a new manager's success. Just as you would not toss an apprentice out on the trucks without the proper support or a dental assistant into the back office without the guiding...

It has been said that a team is only as strong as their leader. I believe that. And I believe strong leaders work hard at building strong teams. It is a consistent back-and-forth, give-and-take. I've had the privilege of working with numerous organizations, helping...

So, you’re brand new to a management position and you have no idea what to do when it comes to leadership. Or maybe, you promoted someone to management, and they really seem to be floundering. Where to start? For new managers embarking on their leadership journey,...

Are your supervisors failing you? It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients. One fellow even said, “I guess I just don’t know how to pick who I should promote.” Well, I’m not sure that’s true. Most often, the problem is not who we promote but...

When an organization or practice experiences an upturn and consistent growth, one of the most challenging parts of that growth is finding the right people so there is consistency and not a revolving door of employees. One of your key responsibilities as a leader is...

“Our company has nearly doubled in size in the past decade, which is great, I guess – but it seems we are just hiring warm bodies off the street to keep up with the business. They don’t know anything about our values, where we’ve come from or our standards.”...