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- 8 Ways to Engage Employees and Power-Up Performance During a Recession - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichIf you've seen the movie Jerry Maguire, you'll remember the scene where Tom Cruise asks Cuba Gooding, Jr., "What can I do for you?" Gooding says, "Show me the money." Many employers think that's the key to employee engagement. But any company that THINKS you have to pour money on employees ...
Views: 1492(6 votes) - Millennials, Leadership and the Bottom Line - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Michael MantellHere is a novel idea if you are a tough boss. Get fair. Fast. That is, if you want to hold on to your employees, especially millennials. Whether your realize it or not, employees expect the American workplace to be a kinder, gentler place in which to work. So tough guy or tough gal, get ...
Views: 1492 - Reframe and Conquer Office Politics - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiKyle began our phone call by sharing his frustration. “I hate the politics at my company,” he said. “The only projects that get done are the ones sponsored by the company president’s ‘pets.’ The worth of the project doesn’t matter; it’s all about who you know. I do great work, and that should be ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - What an Email Inbox is NOT - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Donna LindleyConsider your physical mailbox at home. Would you store pieces of mail in your mailbox that require action? What about mail announcing that your friend has moved and has a new address? How about mail reminding you of an upcoming appointment? I didn’t think so. Your email inbox should not be any ...
Views: 1490(8 votes) - Buying or selling the Perfect Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you are looking to buy or sell your business, perhaps your starting point is perfection. But what is perfect? As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, if you are considering buying or selling a business, the following items would probably feature in the “Perfect ...
Views: 1488(4 votes) - Three words: STOP THE EXCUSES - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIn today’s healthcare world, the customer will not tolerate excuses made to justify unacceptable care or services. They’re not going to listen to inane excuses such as “We’re working short”, “That’s not my patient”, “I just came on duty”, “No one told me that”, “I’m brand new”, or “I’m a float”. ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - Finding Quality Leadership Skills Training Through Ebooks - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Ray JandWhenever you are trying to take a step up the corporate ladder, you will find yourself needing to invest in leadership skills training in order to meet the demands of your corporation. Without the proper leadership training, your request for a promotion will certainly be denied, meaning that you ...
Views: 1487 - Finding the Healthy Balance of "Control" - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Lisa MontanaroAs a productivity consultant whose business is founded on the idea of making people's lives easier and more manageable, I spend nearly every day thinking about control in some sense. Control is strange when you stop to really think about it. Is it a concept? An idea? Or a goal? And is it ...
Views: 1487 - In troubled times why are Business Ethics searches down? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherMore times than not, my posts (as a business ethics speaker) relate to ethical choices or fraud prevention. But for a brief break I stumbled across something that caught my attention and raised a question that is worth asking. But, before we get to the question, let’s look at where we are ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Recommended Reading for a New Manager - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisI believe that all great leaders are constantly learning and growing. I also believe that there are two great ways to do this. Read and Listen. I read every night as part of my night time ritual. I also attempt to listen to books on tape whenever I can. This is what shapes me as a leader and as ...
Views: 1487 - A Hidden Key to Growth - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Lisa MininniThe path to growth is often not a course in adding or obtaining something, but of removal or letting go. We’re bombarded every day to produce, expand and accumulate more. All of this has its place; however, it’s opposite - learning to let go - is a hidden key to growing personally and ...
Views: 1486(8 votes) - Using Your Nonprofit Organization’s Newsletter To Generate Revenue - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon MikrutToday, as competition for resources is fierce, nonprofits have to look beyond traditional fundraising strategies, such as applying for grants and contracts. Although there are a number of ways to raise funds, the purpose of this article is to focus on generating revenue through your ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Who is Really in Control? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Lisa Moren BrommaA good sales person knows how to negotiate. But do they go too far when trying to get more money out of their company that offers them job security and already a salary most sales people would line up for, especially in this down market? After all, most of us are watching our dollars and cannot ...
Views: 1486 - 5 Guaranteed Ways Not to Sell Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Andrew RogersonSelling a business is not easy. Here’s a look at 5 guaranteed ways you will NOT be successful. 1. It is unclear exactly what is being sold. Make sure it is clear exactly what is being sold. For example, have a list of all the Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment. If any items are not being ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Why BEING GROUNDED is Step 1 for Power & Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Hal WechslerIf You’re Grounded, Your Left & Right Brains Are in Alignment For Winning • 1. Get This: everything else depends on it! Human folk are living in the PAST or the Future (in-their-head) about half-their-waking-hours (46.5%) of the time. “Not-grounded” is triggered by Daydreaming, & ...
Views: 1483(3 votes) - Selling Is the Most Important Job For Every Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Geoff FickeLet’s consider the example of an entrepreneurial inventor attempting to market his newest creation: a portable hydrostatic body fat test appliance. Design is complete, testing is finished and results exceeded initial assumptions, several working prototypes have been built, UL Approval is in ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - A Lesson in Change Management - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Bob SeldenMuch of the press focus over the election of Barack Obama to US president, has rightly, been the “hope for change” that his new policies will bring. But for managers, there has also been a great lesson in the lead up to the inauguration – the smooth transition of power from the outgoing to the ...
Views: 1480 - The Big Question: Why Don’t Middle Managers Know How to Lead? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Susan DunnThis question appeared on a blog recently, and of course it caught my interest as it was framed in terms of Emotional Intelligence. I maintain the answer is quite simple: because no one ever taught them how. Now, let me say that I don’t know that middle managers don’t know how to lead. In ...
Views: 1478 - 9 Tips for How to Present While Seated - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"You can't start a fire sitting down" is an old cliché that I used in graduate school to explain to the supervising professor why I taught my American history class section standing up. (I also thought to myself, "it's harder for them to shoot a moving target.") The professor preferred that I ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Conscious Business Practices : Acting With Intention - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Barry LipscombThe Conscious Business takes a broader perspective and with deeper perception, allowing it to act more intentionally. In this post, we look at the remaining conscious business practices – those that reflect how the organization acts. Shifting its focus from external behaviors to inner ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - How Gratitude Can Transform Your Leadership and Influence - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Susan FreemanIt’s that time of year. The fall harvest holidays are almost upon us. It is a time when we place our attention on who and what make us thankful. Are we also aware of the importance of gratitude in our everyday role as leaders? According to an article in The Harvard Health Newsletter, ...
Views: 1476 - Avoid These 6 Ways That Stop You from Being Successful plus Must Do Proven Success Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccess is something that all of us desire. Success needs work and effort. You require to get rid of specific things as these will trigger you to be not successful in attaining any objectives you set if you desire to be effective. Being too Rigid: if you are too stiff in your thinking and ...
Views: 1475 - America: Leadership In Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Thomas Swank,You hear about it every day on television, on radio, in print and online. Failed leadership… faltering leadership… incompetent leadership… ineffective leadership and various other references for leadership that is simply no longer working or effective. The leadership crisis is not just an ...
Views: 1474 - Develop Breakthrough Business Models Based on Superior IT Security - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellWhere can leaders find the next breakthrough business models and strategies that will delivery superior corporate performance? I believe that such innovations will come from having closer relationships with, greater mutual understanding of, and more meaningful interactions with all stakeholders ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - How To Hire Successful Sales Reps - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Mike BrooksMany business owners and sales managers ask me if I have a proven system or a way to identify and hire top sales reps. They have tried everything, they tell me. They check references, review similar work experiences, talk to ex co-workers, hold multiple job interviews, and sometimes they even ...
Views: 1473 - Managing Your Recruiter - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Pat BrillYou're a manager and don't have the time to do the all of the recruiting for your open position, so you rely on other people to help you in your talent search. Whether you depend on your Human Resources Department or outside recruiters to find the right candidates, it's important to know what ...
Views: 1472 - How to Effectively Lead People Through Change - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiWhen an organization is going through change, its people must be supported, developed and coached through the process. When my client Dan contacted me, big changes were on the way for his company, including his department of 250 people and nine direct reports. There were going to be two big ...
Views: 1471 - Is Your Management Causing Employee Issues and Slow Business Growth? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Tony KubicaCould your management team be creating unnecessary employee issues that are leading to: . Low employee engagement . Low employee morale . Poor productivity . Poor customer service . The need for voluminous policy and procedure manuals to ensure that the manager follows the rules, ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - Setting and Achieving Goals the SMART Way - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Liz UramTired of coming up with great ideas that never see the light of day? Have a great idea but no idea how to take it from concept to reality? Business objectives that need to be met but you don’t have a plan? Don’t give up! Learn how to achieve your goals the SMART way. It’s the time of year ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why Presenters Won't Use a Micrphone - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOften, I have seen people refuse to use a microphone when they're presenting, whether at an office meeting, community event or industry conference. Yet, using a microphone correctly can make it easier for the audience to hear you and understand your message - which is the whole point of your ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Repurposing Employees: How Managers Can Play To Employees’ Strengths - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Dorian Tenore-Bartilucci“My assistant Sid is making me crazy!” Jim, the Executive Manager, rubbed his temples in exasperation. “The glaring errors in his reports just get worse and worse. It’s been almost seven months since I hired Sid. When is he going to get the hang of this?” I asked, “Have you taken Sid aside ...
Views: 1469 - Yin and Yang at workplaces - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Joanna TongYin and Yang are the key concepts originated in Taoism in the 3rd or 4th century BC in China. Yin is usually associated with feminine energy, representing the reflective and introvert facets of activities or personality; whereas Yang, related to masculine energy, is referred to strength and ...
Views: 1467(4 votes) - Do Your Employees Need Customer Service Training? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2004 from Jan JasperIf you go to the doctor with a headache, do you demand a particular treatment before she examines you? Of course not! Well then, why do managers send their employees for customer service training -- before they know what the problem is? Another common mistake is to bring in a motivational ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Execution Rhythm Encourages Effective Business Communication - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from James MurphyTo say that the way we communicate in business today is undergoing major changes would be a wildly profound understatement. Many businesses simply feel overwhelmed by the advances of Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, not to mention the near total penetration of mobile devices like the iPhone and ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Turn Meetings into Victories - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonHow much of your productive work time do you waste in pointless unproductive meetings that seem to meander in a rudderless fashion down a meaningless path of unnecessary blathering and brain numbing pointlessness? These types of meetings are the thief of one of the most valuable tools available ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Why 44% of Today’s Leaders Are Unhappy With Their Employees’ Performance & their Own Communication Style - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanForty-four percent of business leaders at various levels and a variety of industry categories reported disappointment in the performance results of their employees, in a survey recently conducted by Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert Skip Weisman. In the survey, whose results were ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Designing a Simpler Business for Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI have this phenomenon that has been going around in my head and heart for the last few months. I want my business to be simpler. As may be true for you, I have been through stages in my business where I have been too stressed, too overwhelmed and too exhausted. I was working too hard and ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Ensure Effective Channel Partner Communications Through Channel Partner Management Software - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonChannel management marketing has become a buzzword in the business domain these days. Manufacturers are becoming increasingly dependent on channel partners to penetrate the markets even further and expand customer base as it may not be feasible to reach a large number of consumers on their own. ...
Views: 1464 - Plan Effective Channel Management Strategy to Increase ROI - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonIn today's world where things are quite competitive and pressure to economize is lot more than ever, manufacturing companies are becoming increasingly dependent on channel partners to make their business reach far and wide and witness a spurt in sales. Channel marketing managers make use of a ...
Views: 1464 - 7 Things You Should Never Put in Your Storage Unit - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Dixie SomersYou’ve just rented a storage unit, but that doesn’t mean it comes without stipulations. There are some items that are either illegal or impractical to keep in a storage unit. Here are a few things you should find room for at home. Musical Instruments It’s perfectly legal to store musical ...
Views: 1463 - Success = Business & Baseball - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from David LindahlBaseball season has begun. And for my hometown team, it’s been a great start to the season so far! Are you a baseball fan too? It’s America’s pastime after all—what’s not to love! And, there is another favorite pastime in our country: making money! That’s what I love to do! Come to think of ...
Views: 1463(6 votes) - The new wave - Humanistic Management and why you need to get on board. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Craig NathansonOur economy needs a boost Take a look around and you will see a lackluster economy in many countries around the world. While some of this does have to do with financial crisis, much more has to do with poor management. People come to work with high expectations. In many workplaces adults are ...
Views: 1462 - How Good Are You At Managing Up? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanPerhaps you are a high performing individual contributor or maybe you are terrific at inspiring and leading direct reports. But how well do you manage your boss, your boss’s boss or even your peers? Managing up is important because your career success and advancement potential depends on it. ...
Views: 1461 - 5 More Guaranteed Ways NOT to Sell Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Andrew RogersonThis is the second of three articles that discusses what NOT to say or do if you own a business and are trying to sell. The first article was called “5 guaranteed ways NOT to sell your business.” The third article is called “5 things to avoid when trying to sell your business.” All articles ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - How to Effectively Delegate - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Michael BeckSuccessful people master delegation, while mediocre performers desperately hang on to tasks which are important but better left to administrative experts. Being clear as to how you’d be more productive if you had the time is key to getting motivated about delegating. You are where you are ...
Views: 1460 - How To Refer To Ethnicity In A Sensitive Way - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Lenora Billings-HarrisObviously the best thing to do is to refer to the person by name, however that is not always possible or practical. Most people want to be referred to by terms they have chosen, not labels selected by others outside their group. Perhaps it would be easier to increase sensitivity if more people ...
Views: 1460 - One Simple Tip to Instantly Get the Most from Every Business Meeting - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Lisa MininniClients are curious about how I manage to get so much done. They ask how I manage my continuously growing business, travel to speak at association summits and free time for the important people in my life. Before you assume I have a magic wand in my back pocket, I have a number of ...
Views: 1459 - The key to motivation most managers get wrong - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleOne of the key questions asked on any management training course is ‘how do I motivate my staff? All too often managers feel that the only way to motivate staff is through money, nothing can be further from the truth. Using effective feedback skills will definitely help to motivate your staff ...
Views: 1458(3 votes) - Follow These Tips to Plan Your Family Budget - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Jeremy SutterFollow These Tips to Plan Your Family Budget If you have not created a family budget, you need to do so immediately. The only way to be confident in your ability to meet your expenses each month is to sit down and create a budget. When you have a family budget, it will give you confidence that ...
Views: 1456 - How to Save Money on Life Coaching, New Age Resources and More with Social Coupon Sites - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Amy Scott GrantIf you’re unfamiliar with the phrase "social couponing" then you are likely spending more money than necessary on everything from dining out and salon services to amusement parks and household supplies. Coupon usage tends to go up in popularity during slow economic downturns. However, the ...
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