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Diversity Is Critical, & Not For The Reasons We Think!

This is one of those posts that starts with an apology or a disclaimer. I hesitated writing it, because what I am writing can be so easily misinterpreted, or I may be very naive/poorly informed….

Employee Recognition: What, Why, & How to Use It Effectively

Employee recognition is the timely and professional acknowledgement of one’s short-term or long-term achievements with the company.  Admit it. It feels good to be recognized. To be seen and heard. We have all been there…

Best Practices for In-Person Business During a Pandemic

While many start the reboarding process, prepare to go back to work, or simply increase their interactions with others out of business necessity, it’s still important to remember that following safety protocol for COVID-19 is…

The Art of Overcommunication: 13 Ways to Be Transparent

Overcommunicate Upfront As businesses reopen and invite customers back into their establishments, it’s safe to say everyone is on edge. Business owners are understandably concerned. Just because they’ve reopened or their employees are coming back,…

What Defines Leadership In a Crisis?

The past weeks and month have been, interesting. (If ever there was an understatement). In times of crises, we all look for leadership. We seek understanding, caring, answers, support, direction. As usual, in times of…

5 Tips That Can Help You Avoid A Lawsuit During The Pandemic

As a business owner, it’s essential to take steps to protect your customers and employees from the novel coronavirus. Not only can this help you keep people safe, but it can also protect you from…

3 Easy Tips to Support Employees When the Economy Reopens 

A majority of states plan to begin to reopen as the rate of new COVID-19 infections across the country decline. As restrictions lift, businesses may be presented with the opportunity to open their doors again….

4 Top Leadership Tips to Manage Every Type of Team

“Managing a team is one of the coolest jobs in the whole world.” This is something people might say who never have managed a team before because the reality is completely opposite. Team management and…

9 Principles of Extreme Leadership

Can the strict rules applied in the army be useful in business and life? Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, who were commanders of navy SEAL special forces, askthis in their book Extreme Leadership. The Navy…

The Future of Work-Life Balance? Over Half of the US Supports a 4-Day Week

New survey finds majority of Americans have experienced symptoms of workaholism Just 47% regularly get 8 hours of sleep each day, but 71% work at least 8 hours With large swathes of the world population…

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