As with most communications, meetings are all about preparing, being respectful of people's time, and offering clarity in everything.

Here are 3 hacks to give your meetings an edge:

How-To, LeadershipEllie HearneSeptember 18, 2017how to, meetings, time management, communication

"Titles Don't Mean Anything." And Other Works of Fiction.

"Like the parent who's afraid to tell off their child for throwing food in a restaurant, the boss who can't say no is doing no one any favors."

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne reflects on a primary trait of a green leader.

Leadership, Personal Experience, CareerEllie HearneSeptember 5, 2017personal experience, leadership, performance review

Business is Personal: Reflections on Emotions at Work

In leaders, there is healthy emotion and there is detrimental emotion. But there is always going to be emotion in the office.

Pencil or Ink's Marketing Assistant Jared Chambers reflects on feelings and behavior at work.

"A Must for Any Team": How to Run an Impactful Offsite

A good offsite meeting leads to a happier, more productive team. They get to know one other better in the process and emerge more bought into the company or team vision. Problems are solved, bonds are strengthened, and culture is solidified and improved.

Pencil or Ink founder Ellie Hearne weighs in on how to make your offsite lead to lasting, positive change - without sacrificing your bottom line or the importance of having some fun.

Leadership, How-ToEllie HearneJuly 25, 2017how to, leadership, leadership coaching, facilitation