People Skills
6 Office Habits That Increase Your Chance of Promotion
A lot of people believe that, when it comes to a promotion, you should only be patient. Nonetheless, just like simply going to school won’t get you good grades, just showing up at work won’t…
Why Employees Need Guidelines Not Just Rules
Rules are an essential part of any business. Rules are necessary to ensure we make intentional decisions. Rules are written to make sure people are treated equally and consistently. While there’s nothing wrong with this…
Get the Most from People: Don’t Make Them Major in the Minors
“I like to bang my head against the wall because it feels so good when I stop!” A friend’s mom used to say that (along with a lot of other colorful adages) and I used…
7 Psychological Ways to Improve Productivity in the Workplace
Productivity is key to a healthy company. From using a standing desk to trying the Pomodoro Technique, the ongoing search for ways to increase productivity in the workplace never ends. The problem is, people react…
Leadership Skills: 5 Expectations Your Team Has for You as a Leader
Leaders help create powerful, cohesive teams that enable organizations to achieve their targets. Part of being a great leader is understanding what the members of your team expect from you. By understanding their expectations you…
7 Rules for Turning Business Conflicts into Win-Win
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them to the death. But the reality…
15 Tips That Excelerate Performance
Developing loyal customers begins with developing a team who understand the importance of customer-focused service and care about the total customer experience. A key building block of developing high performance employees is recognizing the behaviors…
4 Powerful Ways to Motivate Your Team
Inspiring leaders recognize that money is not the main reason people come to work. Sure, it’s the primary motivator for why we work—but once the concept of comparable pay for comparable work has been addressed, it fails…
5 Success Practices of Ultra-Effective Business Teams
It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top…
6 Powerful Ways to Invest in Your Employees
Larger companies and unicorn startups have ample resources to invest in their employees. From professional development classes and career coaches to flexible schedules and free catered lunches, these businesses go the extra mile to retain and empower employees. While…
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