Don’t miss the Catalytic Communication for Teams Masterclass – March 7
As a business your brand is not just what you say on your website or marketing materials. It’s also how people experience you – including what you stand for, aka your values. Company values drive behavior, shape culture, and are strong building blocks for growth. Research and experience show that values drive organizational practices, help …
The Great Resignation has landed itself in the historical and current events section of Dictionary.com, which describes it as, “the widespread trend of a significant number of workers leaving their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The prevailing belief is that workers are voluntarily resigning from their jobs because they’re either dissatisfied with current working conditions …
Are We Missing The Point Of The Great Resignation?
Have you heard of the Great Resignation yet? It’s a term coined to describe the record-high numbers of Americans who quit their jobs in April 2021. That number was 4 million. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, during the months of April, May, and June, a total of 11.5 million workers quit …
Three Things Businesses Need To Reconsider In The Wake Of The Great Resignation Read More »
You’ve got lots of brilliant ideas waiting to come to life and a list of things that simply have to get done. The trouble is, you struggle to execute them. This can leave you frustrated and unsure about what to do next. It can also cause you to walk away from big dreams and goals. …
Five Things (That Might Be) Stopping You From Getting Things Done Read More »
Ah, summer, a chance to unwind and relax. Yet, all the business leaders and entrepreneurs I know are anything but bored.
Either they’re playing catch up, trying to keep up with a surge in business, adjusting to funky supply chains, recruiting to fill talent gaps, or dealing with one of many other challenges facing businesses right now.
“Imagine a tomorrow compelling enough to guide your choices today.” Michael Hyatt Thinking about vision in the context of business can feel abstract and fuzzy. Can you relate? If so, you need to make space and devote time to clarifying your vision, i.e. your picture of the future. Here’s why: If you don’t have a clear …
Sloppy or unrealistic expectations can sabotage team success. Avoid these three expectation-setting mistakes to set you and your team up to succeed. As a fourth-grader, I was enamored by the original Charlie’s Angels TV series. I wanted to be like Farah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson doing important work on a dynamic team – …
3 Ways Leaders Can Avoid The Disappointment Of Unmet Expectations Read More »
Engage and inspire your team by honing your leadership skills in these areas. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it. “Why can’t they just do what I want?” a COO at a thriving nonprofit once asked me. He and the CEO had a clear strategy, well-defined KPIs, and a solid operational …
5 Leadership Skills Entrepreneurs Need To Lead A Growing Team Read More »
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