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Forget Family Trees, I Found Myself

All of these wonderful pieces of my background were found, rediscovered, and uncovered. In the end, I had completed my family tree. I could see all of the branches clearly: who was in it, where they originated from, and how we came to be here in the great state of Minnesota. 

But, what did it really change? For me, it really changed absolutely nothing.

Unlocking the Potential of Underused Employees: Advice for Company Leaders by Gwen Payne, invisiblemoms.com

Every employee has the potential to contribute meaningfully to a business's success. Yet, company leaders often fail to recognize and harness the abilities of certain employees, leaving them underused and undervalued. This can negatively impact company culture, reduce employee motivation, and impede progress. In this article, we’ll explore some advice and resources for company leaders to identify underused employees and help them maximize their potential.

Practice Makes Perfect

In fact, most managers I know have bookshelves dedicated to books on, around, and related to how to be a better manager. It’s not only common, it’s almost expected. It’s a badge of honor for a manager to have the latest and best management books. And no doubt, they’ve read them all. Why, then, are so many of these same managers mediocre leaders despite having read all of the best books? I think part of the answer lies in the difference between being in motion and taking action.