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One of the biggest costs a company can incur is the cost that comes through Turnover. There is the cost of the disengaged and often unproductive employee, the cost and time of finding a replacement and the cost of onboarding the employee. Employee recognition can go a long way to reduce this Turnover. According to […]
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Why has Game of Thrones captured the hearts of so many? For me, it started with the novels and continued on through the HBO series. I think that we can all see a part of our struggles in one of the characters. Their journey can be a metaphor for some of our battles, losses and
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One of the biggest disservices that we do as leaders is not taking the time necessary to develop our teams. One-on-One’s can be a broken system, with direct reports often believing that the whole experience just feels like a “check this off my to-do list” type of process. Do we still need One on Ones?
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Meetings…. Do they really need to be done? Meetings can be a drain. It is rare when you hear people joyfully talk about the meetings they need to attend. Usually, discussions around meetings are more complaints about how unproductive they are. A waste of time. You especially don’t want to add a daily huddle. Despite
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Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service, and lower turnover rates. If you treat your employees as if they were your best customers, they will become loyal brand advocates who are more engaged with your customers and your business
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There are several leadership traits that we each display. Combined, these traits make up your leadership style. No one style is the perfect style. Through trial and error, you hope to learn from what works and what doesn’t. That is the beginning of being a true leader, understanding who you are. If you have been
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Do you find it difficult to stay on task when you’re working? Do the words improving productivity leave a bad taste in your mouth not because you don’t want to know how to achieve it but because you have failed so many times at attaining it? Is getting yourself psyched up for long stretches of
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What I enjoy the most about Leadership Blog Roundups is how you can quickly summarize great tips and strategies all in one single post. This roundup is all about sharing leadership and personal development strategies to help you become a more effective leader. Tony Robbins Says This One Trait Shared by Gates, Jobs, And Branson
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A leader has more demands on their time than they can possibly fill. It can be easy to get caught up wanting to do everything yourself. It just seems easier than having to spend your time showing someone else what they need to do. Delegation skills are not something that always comes naturally. You want
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When it comes to keeping employees engaged, benefits can go a long way. Sometimes a competitive salary is not enough. The Insured Retirement Institute found that only 27 percent of baby boomers are confident that they will have enough money to last through their retirement. If you can help your employees support their retirement planning,
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Studying the characteristics of great leaders is useful because it allows us to define the traits that contribute to a leader’s success. There are several leadership styles and there is not one style that is better than another. However, in studying the qualities of successful leaders, patterns start to emerge. Think back to leaders
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first four years. Companies that start with the right mindset and resources improve their chances of not only surviving but also thriving. The key to success for start-ups in the first year of business is to succeed with
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When it comes to being an effective leader, there is no one magical formula. I have seen complete opposite styles get the same amazing results. In order to become a great leader, you need to hone your skills on a consistent basis. There are several events that leaders can face that will challenge their skills
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That time of year has already arrived. Tax season. Having a small business is already a challenge in itself. Ensuring you complete all the necessary documents and making sure your checks and balances are in place can be overwhelming. Add tax filing to the equation, it can be a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to
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It was great to collaborate with Jennifer Davis on her blog. Jennifer is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the international business of Leyard and also serves as the vice president of marketing and product strategy at Planar Systems and Runco International. The original post can be found on Jennifer Davis’ Blog. As a leader, one of our most important
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