Standing Up for Yourself at Work | The Dos and Don’ts of Speaking Up
One of the most uncomfortable things for humans is dealing with conflict. Naturally, people swing on two extremes of the pendulum by either
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Madeline Baker
- Aug 27
- 5 min
The Wild Side of Personalities
Personality types and tests have been an intriguing, interesting and popular feature in the landscape of work and home. Over the years there
Madeline Baker
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Do you have to have a Certain Personality type to be an Effective Leader?
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all and not one particular personality type is best suited for leadership over the others. Effective leaders
Madeline Baker
- Aug 9
- 6 min
Do employees see the vision? What to do when goals for behavior and results are unclear...
Hi, Jon,
I am new to leadership and this is my first job where I am responsible for leading a team of people. One area that I really want t
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 6 min
The True Essence of Servant Leadership: Leading with Love
What does it mean to be a servant leader?
The term servant leadership has been around for hundreds (really thousands) of years. Over the y
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 3 min
How to "Perfectly" Balance Your Work and Home Life as a Virtual Employee
How to "Perfectly" Balance Your Work and Home Life as a Virtual Employee
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Embrace Wellness: A Journey to Owning Your Health
I have the answers to becoming and staying healthy! Everything you need to know about feeling better, having more energy, and possibly even
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Rediscovering the Joy of Learning
Rediscovering the Joy of Learning
When I was young, my education was developed by memorizing specific facts and information to pass a test o
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Navigating Your Career Growth within the Company: Balancing Ambition and Patience
Career growth is a journey, not a sprint! It requires a balance between ambition and patience, especially when you're viewing career growth
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 4 min
Small Steps, Big Wins: Consistency is Key
You know why I think most human beings are just bad at reaching their big objectives? Lack of consistency. That sounds overly simple but let
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Discernment: An Essential Quality of a Star Employee
In professional environments, decisions often need to be made quickly and with limited information. Discerning employees can assess
Madeline Baker
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Clearing the Air | Practical Tips for Transparent Workplace Communication
Have you ever had the feeling at work that you don’t fully understand what is exactly expected of you? Or if you are even meeting the expect
Madeline Baker
- Mar 27
- 3 min
How to "Bounce Back" from Setbacks
As I sat there, staring at the blank screen of my crashed presentation, frustration threatened to overwhelm me. I had poured my heart and...
Madeline Baker
- Mar 27
- 5 min
Avoiding Burnout: Proactive Strategies for a Sustainable Work Life
We’ve all been there before, a person, situation or decision is staring us down, waiting for an answer or response and I. Just. Don’t....
Madeline Baker
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Beyond Diversity: Embracing Hearts and Minds in the Workplace
The concept of "diversity" is approached many different ways in terms of workplace training. Â One approach is to consider the legal...
Madeline Baker
- Mar 27
- 6 min
Team Players in a Contractor World
It is no surprise that the world is different than it used to be, even just 10 years ago. The more time that goes by the faster things...
Madeline Baker
- Jan 31
- 2 min
7 Ways to be a Star Employee
A foundational component of the VIP Way is the idea of "star" employees. We define a "star" as an employee who is meeting (or of course, ex
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