by Rachel D. | Feb 12, 2025
Today, I want to talk about two very different approaches to work: McDonald’s and Michelangelo. These examples represent opposite ends of a spectrum—from standardized processes to complete customization. McDonald’s: Standardization at Its Best. McDonald’s can take a...
by Rachel D. | Feb 10, 2025
High turnover is a significant challenge for emergency first responder roles. According to the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, the average vacancy rate in 911 centers across America was about 25% from 2019 to 2022. Colorado is not exempt from this...
by Rachel D. | Jan 28, 2025
PDP Side-by-Side for Relationship Advising (Demo Video) As we’ve highlighted elsewhere, offering high-quality relationship advice can be invaluable—especially for members of the armed forces, who face higher-than-average rates of divorce and domestic violence. Whether...
by Rachel D. | Jan 24, 2025
As a leadership coach, I frequently hear stories about the challenges new managers face. Recently, my assistant shared a personal experience that perfectly illustrated what not to do when transitioning an employee into a leadership role. Her story offers valuable...
by Rachel D. | Jan 21, 2025
61% of the Air Force is married! This puts the Air Force at the highest rate of married service members in the armed forces. According to the DoD, about 50% of all service members are married. Unfortunately, these marriage rates come with high divorce rates- higher...