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We have all heard about self-fulfilling prophecies — a sense or prediction that eventually becomes true because we believed it to be. A recent paper from Quantum Workplace on the Cultural Insights of Awesome Workplaces is filled with some interesting stats. One noted that more than 90% of engaged employees…
So who’s the most creative person in your company? Maybe it’s someone you don’t expect. Maybe, it’s one of your salespeople! Your salespeople should be among your most creative. After all, it takes fresh thinking, insight and imagination to stand out in a crowded marketplace. The most successful salespeople have…
As a new NFL season kicks off I am reminded that football is not the only “contact” sport in play these days. The employee recognition game can also be won (or lost) based on your contact strategy. Employees value being recognized and appreciated more than anything else. The most engaged…
It’s the beginning of yet another school year and all through the country students are settling back in for a new round of classes and homework. So with that in mind I thought I would offer up a couple of quick lessons and follow up assignments focused on improving your…
Employee feedback is the foundation of personal growth and professional development. It increase motivation, enhances performance, elevates engagement and provides the blueprint for continuous improvement. Yet, it can be one of the most misunderstood, and as a result, one of the most neglected activities within the employee-employer dynamic. Here are…
The one-two punch delivered by hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused widespread devastation across Houston, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other coastal communities. In response, many companies pledged sizable donations designed to mitigate the suffering and expedite the rebuilding process. Of course, corporations were not alone. Millions of individuals also…
The sales process, along with the supporting personnel that aid it, has changed dramatically in recent years. Thanks to an abundance of information delivered through ubiquitous web-based technologies, the salesperson’s principle function has evolved from a purveyor of information to a value-added provider and resource coordinator. Consider these three ways…
Speed, performance, agility — the three go hand-in-hand. The best businesses are well aware that their customers hold them to two standards, to be fast and to be good. The smartest companies have also learned that being both requires an organization that is flexible, accommodating and agile. Agility is more…
Welcome back to work! I hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled Labor Day weekend. The idea of paying tribute to the contributions and achievements of our workers is not new. In fact, it became a federal holiday way back in 1894. As a society we realized early that the…
For reward and recognition program planners, responsive web design (RWD), an approach that provides both optimal viewing and interaction with any mobile device is not just a prudent option, it’s really the only responsible choice you can make. Here are a couple of reasons why: 1. Because mobile usage is…
