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Some of the worst things you can do to your career

by Dennis Beaver | employment, leadership

September 10, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 “Mr. Beaver, my husband, ‘Jamie’ thinks that he is the victim of racial discrimination at work and is speaking to lawyers about a possible lawsuit. He has not been promoted and feels somewhat shunned, “Angela’s”...

Sound advice to enhance employee health and office productivity.

by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, leadership, workplace

December 10, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 “I am CEO of a logistics company that works with shippers to streamline delivery of goods to retail businesses all across America. Our office is a beehive of activity, especially now. We need all hands on deck at all times. “Last...

The consequences of failing to say no to your kids

by Dennis Beaver | family law, leadership, parenting

December 15, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Lawyers are often witness to the very best, and worst, behaviors of clients and their children. “Mitch,” an attorney in Louisville, Kentucky, had a request: “Dennis, I would like you to address the legal consequences — and advice...

The wrong way to encourage employee generosity

by Dennis Beaver | donation, employment, leadership

June 30, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver “I am a mid-level manager in a credit and collections firm located in the South that has a history of providing college scholarships and grants that goes back many years. In fact, several of our employees received these awards which...

Tips for not failing as a leader

by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, leadership

June 9, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver “My wife, ‘Emily,’ was recently named to run an important division in her employer’s auto accessories company. She is one of the most capable people I know for any job, but is terrified of these new responsibilities and has...

When incompetent people become business leaders

by Dennis Beaver | business, government, leadership

January 2, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver If you have ever had a manager–perhaps your CEO–who was not only incompetent, but dishonest, manipulative, narcissistic–a first-class jerk–and wondered how such a person could have attained their position, you are not...
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