Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
Problem Employees Affect Your Credibility
Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you’ve really got a problem… Problems are like landmarks of progress. ~Scott Alexander Recently, I was working with a business that was having problems…
Read More6 Things Your Employees Dread at Work
It is no secret that many employees today do not like their jobs for one reason or another. A problem starts to occur in a business when many employees all begin to fear just certain aspects of a job and not the job itself. This problem can be fixed. Here are six things your employees…
Read MoreMake Your Ship Unsinkable
A recent tweet said: “An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down, unless you allow it inside your heart and mind.” ~ A. Nonymous This makes a lot of sense. To believe we don’t live in a world filled with negativity would…
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence and Positive Company Culture
Logic and the ability to think critically have long been qualities highly-revered and required in most businesses. Someone who can find a solution to a problem without help is more likely to get work done while doing an independent project. But what about when they have to work with others or need to resolve a…
Read More5 Team Building Exercises Your Employees Will Actually Enjoy
A brand is only as good as the employees that are powering it. And, since many obstacles cannot be surmounted by any single employee, good team collaboration is imperative to undertake obstacles with precision and efficiency. But having a well-put-together team doesn’t come overnight. The quality requires consistent participation and exercise to be permanently embedded…
Read MoreThe Art of Building the Ideal Company Culture
All entrepreneurs, at some point in their career, will ask this question: What is the secret to longevity in my industry? Many business professionals think that their products or services alone can do the trick. Don’t fall into this trap. Although your innovations can be total game-changers, there are more sustainable ways to expand your…
Read MoreHow to Make Your First Year of Business Ownership Profitable
After working with your local FranNet consultant, you found the perfect business for your personal goals at last. Yet, while you have come a long way, there are still many obstacles to overcome ahead. It’s time to prepare for getting over the biggest hurdle of your new chapter: the first year. Hot Off The Press:…
Read MoreLeadership Toolbox: The Power of Parables as a Leadership Tool
Parable: Defined as a short simple story intended to illustrate a moral or religious lesson. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation through story-telling—each story with its own significance and message. What makes these messages so important is that a key message is embedded into the story, which illustrates or demonstrates the message. Modern…
Read MoreCompany Activities That Will Strengthen Any Culture
These days, culture is paramount for having a strong team to execute your business’s vision. Ideas are worthless on their own; without a strong team, you won’t succeed. When building a business, you want employees who deeply about the company. A big piece of that is recognizing that, at the end of the day, they’re just people with normal…
Read More5 Enjoyable Ways to Promote Healthy Living in the Office
An office is more than the sum of all of its parts. An office is about the people who work in it. Now, more than ever, employers are making health a priority in the workplace. Creating a unique interest in workplace well-being and healthily engaging physical activities in the office has become the best way…
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