Articles by Kathy Ryan

Ryan is president and founder of Pinnacle Coaching Group LLC, a coaching and consulting company. She also is an instructor at the Insurance Journal Academy of Insurance.

Is There a Bad Apple in Your Bunch?

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” While it’s certainly true when speaking about fruit, does the concept apply to work teams as well? Can one team member with a bad attitude bring everyone …

Terminating Employment: It Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Leaders likely have or at some point will need to make the decision to terminate a team member’s employment. Parting ways with an employee can be one of the most intimidating and difficult things to do as a leader. To …

Terminating Employment: It Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Leaders likely have or at some point will need to make the decision to terminate a team member’s employment. Parting ways with an employee can be one of the most intimidating and difficult things to do as a leader. To …

Terminating Employment: It Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Leaders likely have or at some point will need to make the decision to terminate a team member’s employment. Parting ways with an employee can be one of the most intimidating and difficult things to do as a leader. To …

Terminating Employment: It Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Leaders likely have or at some point will need to make the decision to terminate a team member’s employment. Parting ways with an employee can be one of the most intimidating and difficult things to do as a leader. To …