Micromanagement Examples – 11 Worst Ones Employees Hate

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I’ve worked with a number of micromanagers over the years, and they can be incredibly frustrating to work for. Here are some of the worst micromanagement examples: Monitoring employee progress each step of the way Not communicating the big picture, ensuring employees can’t do too much on their own Not only setting the end goal … Read more

What is the Co-living Concept All About?

Chances are you’ve heard about co-living. But you may not fully understand what co-living is and what the co-living concept is all about. Co-living is the modern-day, urban millennial version of the ’60s and 70’s hippie compounds. Typical co-living spaces include both private and common living areas, often with shared values among the residents. Costs … Read more

13 Family Fun Vacations in Texas You May Not Have Known

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Everyone knows about NASA or the San Antonio riverwalk. But I wondered where some of the lesser-known family fun vacations in Texas were. Austin has many great places the whole family will enjoy, from the Cathedral of Junk to the Barton Creek Greenbelt or nearby rivers in San Marcos for tubing. Waco has the Dr. … Read more

How does Woot Work?

I love a good deal on home goods and don’t always want to wait for Black Friday. I had heard of Woot, but not having checked it out, wondered how does Woot work. Here’s what I figured out after digging in: Woot has been owned by Amazon since 2010 & offers home & electronics products … Read more

Is the San Diego Zoo Worth It?

My family and I just returned from a visit to the San Diego Zoo. Since we’ve been to a lot of zoos and this one was, by far, the most expensive, afterward, we began to wonder is the San Diego Zoo worth it? A family of 4 can spend over $200 for a 1-day pass, … Read more

How to Build a Website from Scratch – Step by Step Guide

When I started my site in 2016, I knew nothing about how to build a website from scratch. So I put together this ultimate guide to show you what I learned: To build a website, find a great hosting company that is fast & reliable, use WordPress.org, select a memorable & simple URL, and start … Read more

9 Best Meeting Ground Rules for Facilitators You Should Know

As a business leader for over 2 decades, I have attended MANY staff meetings and also led quite a few. Some were great, but many were not, so in my quest to improve mine, I started to look into meeting ground rules for facilitators to see how I could improve mine. Meeting ground rules need … Read more