Michele Parrish

Succession Planning: Not Just for Retirement

Succession Planning: Not Just for Retirement Succession has commonly been thought of as for the purpose of retirement. While true, it is also a way that you can open your company up for a new opportunity. Every business should have a succession plan in order to carry on into the

5 Bad Habits Millennials Need To Avoid

5 Bad Habits Millennials Need To Avoid Millennials are often viewed as a generation of self-centered, entitled, and demanding individuals. While that may be an overreaction to the truth, there are some things that millennials in the workforce should be mindful of today. Stereotypes can be difficult to overcome, but

Exceptional Leaders Plan and Take Appropriate Action

Exceptional Leaders Plan and Take Appropriate Action In our four quadrant model, the upper right (the exterior individual objective) consists of one’s physical body and one’s behavior. Exceptional leaders take appropriate action in light of all the other quadrants, i.e. their individual internal dynamics such as personality and values (upper

Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence In One Step

Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence In One Step People are generally more reactive than proactive which often can be a good thing. For instance, avoiding an accident while driving with quick reflexes, or your reflexes when a spider lands on you. (I know I personally move like Bruce Lee when one

How To Transition Into A Leadership Role

How To Transition Into A Leadership Role Congratulations, you’re transitioning into a new leadership role! While this may seem like a challenge, there are things to consider for a more seamless transition. As a new leader, the first impression you make with your team is crucial. Get things started off

6 Ways to Help Gauge Your Productivity

6 Ways to Help Gauge Your Productivity Are you productive or are you constantly busy? There is a major difference. Both types of individuals can get their to-do-lists done and can stay up to date on their schedule. However, the person that is truly productive will focus on things that

Do Your Coworkers Run From You?

Do Your Coworkers Run From You? Workplace relationships can be complicated. However, you can avoid certain behaviors that will ensure your coworkers won’t run in the opposite direction when they see you approaching. Be sure not to act like this type of employee:  You don’t listen to others  If you

How to ensure you accomplish your goals & resolutions! 

How to ensure you accomplish your goals & resolutions!  Here we are, the third month of the year…. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions & goals?  Many people have already forgotten or dismissed the goals they set for themselves… Don’t fall into this trap. Look back at

Reasons Why Employing a ‘Culture Add’ Benefits Your Business

Reasons Why Employing a ‘Culture Add’ Benefits Your Business Employers spend part of their hiring resources on personality assessments in hopes of finding the right fit for their company’s culture. While this is important to do, it should not be the only thing you look at with your potential candidate.

Jumanji: A Study in Strengths-Based Teams

by Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D., CPC, Executive Coach & Consultant for Parrish Partners In the interest of your commitment to employee engagement, ask yourself three questions: How can I recognize and leverage potential strengths inherent in my team members? How can I create individualized, meaningful stretch assignments aligned with business objectives?