An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves. Being a good leader is more than simply being at…
Read MoreWhen employees are new to a business, they often see their position in the company as fragile. They sometimes need signs other than formal appraisals and skills inventories to help them to feel accepted and appreciated. Providing your staff with a diverse range of opportunities to represent the company is a great way of collecting information and rewarding performance in…
Read MoreOne of the most aggravating problems with meetings is people who arrive late. This either delays starting the meeting or undermines the value of work performed at the beginning. Here's how to fix it. 1) Make it part of the agenda. Put the arrival time on the agenda. For example, for a meeting scheduled to start at 9:00 AM, you…
Read MoreIn today's competitive business climate, there is often pressure to cut costs wherever you can. You may be looking for ways to save money in the training your provide your employees. One thing to remember is some shortcuts can prove to cost more money due to their ineffectiveness. They fail to deliver what you want. here are some ways to…
Read MoreMany people believe that they conduct effective meetings, when all they really do is host a party filled with official sounding chit chat. Or worse, they deliver a monologue that bores everyone. In either case, their meetings produce little. Here's how to hold a short, effective staff meeting. 1) Share news. Give the members of your group one minute to…
Read MoreYou are pursuing a strategy en route to your vision. Whether it is revolutionary or evolutionary, it does not matter. You are on the road, committedly driving your business in a direction of your own choosing. The important thing is that you have, in fact, chosen this course. And, once you have made this choice, how are you going to…
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