Empowerment
Who and how we choose to empower will determine our legacy
Empowerment is Everything.
Empowerment isn't some cute, trendy #business #opportunity. It's real life, and it's part of who I am. Empowerment and opportunity can make or break a life. One moment, one chance can forever change someone's entire trajectory. This is a piece of my story. Empowerment...
Hammer Time
If a hammer is the only tool that you have, then everything will start to look like a nail. Don't fall into this trap. Even though it takes more time and effort on the front-end, it will be worth your while to take a step back and identify the right tool to solve the...
Fix the Problem, Not the Person
I recently experienced a raw connection with a teammate. She allowed herself to be vulnerable with me, and I received the much-needed reminder that people always come before process. My strength is that I'm an operator who thinks in processes, efficiencies, and...
The Genius and the Veteran (Part 1)
Can you believe that some people out there don't want training? I can because I've seen it. Here's what you do to overcome that resistance. Part 1, at least 🙂
Train for Delivery, not just Content
Have you ever explained something to someone and got a blank expression in return? Why was that?? It was probably your delivery style. When you’re able to really connect with someone and unlock their potential, the opportunities are limitless. In #education and...
Holistic Approach to Staff Training
Do you have a holistic approach to #stafftraining? Do you #empower your staff to feel confident and capable in all aspects of their job or just the bare minimum to get the job done? Check out my latest video to see what you might be missing.
2 Ways to Evaluate Staff Performance
Did you know there are 2 ways that you should be evaluating your staff's performance? Even though I created this post with #facilitiesmanagement teams and #skilledlabor in mind, the concept can be applied to most professions. Remember, above all else, these...
Virtual Gala Speech
I took a risk this week and departed from my typical #video post. This time, we're going with a virtual gala speech, ya'll! Check this out. A couple of weeks ago, I had the pure pleasure of judging a virtual #Facilithon competition for #SkillsUSA high school students...
Company Culture
Don’t bother with staff education and training unless you have the company culture to back it up. Legacy FM is an empowerment company, and we focus on long-term results, not quick fixes.
How do you prefer to learn?
How do you prefer to learn new skills and information?? Do you know, and have you ever really stopped to think about it? Adult learners are complex, and the learning landscape continues to change as our job expectations evolve and technology advances. In my latest...
Who has inspired YOU?
QOD: Who has inspired YOU in your field, industry, career, or personal life? To whose #legacy do you belong? Check out my response in my latest video! In return, please share your answers in the comments below ?. I’d love to know!!
#firstvideo
This is what #empowerment ? means to me. This is my #firstvideo (solo). My dream is for everyone to feel empowered to be their best self and to encourage and support those around them to feel the same.
Facility Managers: Avoid These Nine Common Mistakes to Get the Most Value Out of Your Training Investments
I specialize in developing and implementing training programs for facilities management teams. Like anything else, some programs progress smoother than others, but every team I have worked with has taught me new lessons to pay forward. This article is dedicated to...
Resource Round-Up: Free and Inexpensive Resources for Energy and Facility Managers
Free stuff can be a fantastic thing. It’s even better when the free stuff is something you can actually use and has value. During a recent exercise to round up free and useful energy management resources for a colleague, I found myself thinking how handy it would be...
Donuts, Fishing Stories, and Other Small Gestures: Ingredients for Meaningful Connections
The Question So far in my career, I have developed and implemented technical training programs for hundreds of facilities management staff across the country. It’s my passion, and it’s what keeps me up at night (in a good way). But just because I’m passionate about...
Train O&M During Cx
While developing and implementing technical training programs for operations and maintenance (O&M) staff, I’m often asked if it’s possible to combine training typically performed during the commissioning (cx) process with a larger education initiative like an...
ADMINISTRATION
Let’s Get Real
Is your facilities management team prepared to overcome a catastrophic event? No, we’re not...
Organizational Alignment: How to Do It and Why It’s Important for Facility Managers
Facility management entails a vast and complex scope – budget and capital planning, design and...
Facility Managers: Avoid These Nine Common Mistakes to Get the Most Value Out of Your Training Investments
I specialize in developing and implementing training programs for facilities management teams....
CODES & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
What the Joint Commission Standards Consolidation Means for Healthcare Facilities
What's new with Joint Commission standards? The Joint Commission recently unveiled Accreditation...
ASHRAE: What Does It Mean?
So you may be wondering what the abbreviation ASHRAE stands for. ASHRAE is the American Society of...
Survey Readiness: What Facility Managers Need to Know
If you manage a healthcare facility, you’ve probably heard the term survey readiness more times...
LEADERSHIP
A Succession Planning Roadmap for Healthcare Facility Leaders
Not sure if your facility needs a succession planning roadmap? Let’s be honest: you can’t reduce...
Leading Up
LEADING UPWARDS 2020 has given me a clear perspective on what's important and what's not. Despite...
Unmotivated or Disconnected?
Unmotivated or disconnected? If you're not receiving the feedback that you want for your team,...
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
WON Doors
Did you know that WON doors have a quarterly preventative maintenance requirement in the...
See it to believe it
When’s the last time you took your leadership or financial analysts on a tour of your central...
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Hose Connections
Do you have Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) hose connections? If so, listen up! From my experience,...
SOFT SKILLS
Unmotivated or Disconnected?
Unmotivated or disconnected? If you're not receiving the feedback that you want for your team,...
Give and Take
How do you strike the balance between your natural leadership style versus your adapted style? Is...
Hammer Time
If a hammer is the only tool that you have, then everything will start to look like a nail. Don't...