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Stop calling them “managers.” Seriously. Not because they don’t manage—they do—but because the word comes with baggage. People hear “manager” and often think rules, deadlines, oversight, and, let’s be honest, sometimes judgment. What if instead, we started calling...

A hot topic for the workplace is flexibility. Flexible schedules, flexible work styles, flexible approaches to problem-solving… flexibility is great.  But here’s the thing, if you are an overly flexible manager without any boundaries, you may be setting yourself for...

When most people think of Human Resources, they picture recruiting, benefits, and compliance. While those are important, HR is so much more than that it’s a resource designed to help you thrive in your career, strengthen your team, and make your work life easier and...

The ball has dropped, the confetti has been vacuumed up, and your team is back at work probably still wondering if “Dry January” applies to coffee. As a business leader, the new year isn’t just about personal resolutions like finally using that gym membership; it’s...

Let’s be honest: running a small or mid-sized business in 2026 is no walk in the park. Between juggling growth goals, keeping customers happy, and making sure your team doesn’t revolt over the coffee selection, it can feel like the last thing you want to think...

We are thrilled to announce that Juli Bacon, President of Bacon Building & Maintenance, LLC and JB Consulting Systems, has been named Remodeler of the Year by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS)! With nearly three decades of...