When “A Players” Fail

I’ve been participating in a great discussion on the importance of talent. It’s an area that doesn’t get the attention needed and is critical to organizational performance. Too few managers pay the right attention to talent, both recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining the right people. As a result, the costs of this inattention to talent…

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Effective Guide for Spotting a Bad Project Manager

Good project managers can make a world of difference in a business. Projects will run smoothly, teams will work together effectively, and productivity will improve as time moves on. The problem is not all project managers are good; some of these people are just bad at their jobs. These individuals may cause more chaos than…

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4 Unusual Ways to Re-Energize Your Team

Often, managers are required to get their employees motivated and full of energy. Periodically, employees experience doldrums or feel they are stuck in a rut. Therefore, it is the manager’s job to find ways to re-energize team members and employees. Here are some tips you could try to get your employees and team members motivated…

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Considerations When Planning Team Incentives

When planning a team incentive for your direct sales consultants it is important to consider many criteria. With careful planning you can accomplish what you set out to do without breaking the bank. For more information listen to the full version of this broadcast on the Cash Flow Show – Home Business Radio or read the Cash…

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5 Keys to Boosting the Performance of a Business Team

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 that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer.…

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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Law Practice

Mistakes are a fact of life. They help us learn and improve. However, they can also be painful, embarrassing, and even harmful to your career, depending on the context. So, how can you acquire the hard-won knowledge without the consequences? As author and speaker Jim Rohn said, “It’s important to learn from mistakes, but it’s…

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Giving Them the Answers

Let’s conduct a thought experiment. As one might do in experiments, imagine A/B testing. We’ll create an A group and a B group. The people in each group are identical in capabilities, backgrounds, experiences. Both groups are equally skilled and capable. Now we are going to give people a test. It’s around some complex issues.…

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Is It the Jockey or the Horse?

Early stage investors have been arguing over this for years. Do they bet on the entrepreneur (jockey) or the business idea and plan (the horse)? This is serious stuff. If you are looking for money, this question will certainly come up in one form or another when you approach professional or organized angel or VC…

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