Morag Barrett

Feedback is the breakfast of champions -- but you have to be able to hear the message and choose to act on it.

Feedback can motivate people and teams to move beyond the status quo, but only if it's actually delivered.

Ever listen to a speaker who employs a plodding pace and maddeningly steady monotone? Don't let that be you.

Working too hard may sound like an oxymoron, but it's real, and addictive.

Ever seen a new hire turn up at a team meeting where no one knows who he or she is?

It may not be in your 'Physicians Desk Reference,' but Death by Meeting is a real and potentially fatal malady that you can cure.

Forget the 'trust-fall' activities. Concentrate on team-building that results in an action plan.

Has your energy fizzled of late? Don't forget to program in 'me' time.

Have your team members acknowledged the 'elephant in the room' at your workplace?

'Start as though you intend to leave.' Ever heard that one before? Think about it.

Get off the trash-talk roller-coaster that sabotages everyone's positive thinking.

Done something you wish others would acknowledge? Let them!

Here are a few simple secrets of the travel trade for those facing long hours away from home.

Ghosts and goblins belong in your neighborhood, not your company.

Does your 'to-do' list resemble 'War and Peace'? Here's how to scale it down.

As an entrepreneur, the to-do list, ideas and things that clamor for your attention never stop. It's time to take back control.

Smoothing the way from solopreneur to entrepreneur

One misplayed note spoils a symphony. Achieve that level of harmony in your startup and success is assured.

It's great to be a memorable coworker -- as long as it's for the right reasons.