For those  with a primary altruistic driving force (if you want to know if that includes you, find out more here) this day speaks to all the things you love about service to others.   For those who are new to volunteering or unsure where to start, rest assured, it can be beneficial for everyone involved.   At HelpGuide.org you will find helpful tips on everything from the mental and physical health benefits of volunteering to how to find the right volunteer opportunities for you.   At Moser Consulting, we use MLK Day as a day to give back.  Employees are given the day off and encouraged to volunteer in some way in the community.  It’s always nice to see the different ways people choose to serve and the happiness it brings.

In the corporate world, the terms diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) have become common. They are often used in meetings, seminars, and mission statements, but the real challenge lies in moving beyond buzzwords and addressing the fatigue that can accompany these concepts. To truly foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging culture, organizations and individuals must go beyond the surface and actively engage in meaningful actions and discussions.

It’s the month we set aside a day to celebrate fathers! That may look a little different for each of us. Whether your father is near or far, biological, adopted, a stepfather, a grandfather, a family friend you look up to as a role model, or even if you have lost your father, let’s take a moment to remember the men in our lives and the things they have taught us.

Compassion, understanding, kindness, and care are all words that come to mind when we think of empathy. But these days it seems that we see less and less of that in our society. Maybe it’s social media. Maybe it’s our busy schedules or our seemingly declining mental health. Maybe we can even blame some of it on the lasting effects of the pandemic. Whatever it is, humans just don’t seem to have as much empathy for one another as they used to.

Chances are you have participated in a project at your organization at some point in your career whether you realize it or not. So what exactly is Project Management and how does it help get work done?

Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.

One of the biggest benefits of using Moser Consulting for your organization’s project execution is the ability to ensure value is realized from project execution that benefit the organization and achieves it’s goals.

So often, we look at leaders as just being in their positions because that’s who they are - natural born leaders. They have the skills, they can “talk the talk, walk the walk”, and are meant to be where they are. Maybe there are some who have traits that make them feel more at ease in a leadership position. Throughout Moser Learning’s DISC training we discuss how high D styles tend to be go-getters, self-starters, and are highly competitive, making leadership roles a goal they set for themselves. That doesn’t mean someone with a different style can’t be a leader or that those with high D styles didn’t have to work hard to get where they are! When we look at leaders as having just arrived there, we dismiss the journey they took to get there. Or, as Dr.Seuss puts it in a much more amusing and poetic way, the “strange birds you’ll get mixed up with”. It brings to mind the iceberg image. Above the water we see their success. But below, we don’t see the failures, disappointments, late nights, rejection, sacrifice, and hard work.

When it comes to professional coaching, the impact is no different. It can save careers, boost careers, make us leaders, and transform us into great leaders. Having the right coach makes all the difference. It’s a partnership that empowers individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their professional goals, while impacting them personally. In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, coaching serves as a valuable compass, providing guidance and support to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. A good coach can help you realize your strengths, face your challenges and conquer them, increase your self-awareness, grow your emotional intelligence, and so much more.

Sometimes growth happens naturally and unexpectedly. Life lessons, mistakes we’ve made, teachable moments, or just being forced to expand even if we may have resisted. But what if we chose to focus on learning and growing and were intentional about it? What if we were determined that this is the year we are going to make learning a priority? How much more could we grow? How much could we share with others? We tell ourselves that learning a new skill, becoming more self-aware, or taking that training can wait. Afterall, we are busy people who have to set priortities. What if in this coming year we put learning first? We may see that other things in our lives just fall into place.