It’s All in the Willpower
It’s All in the Willpower Some say willpower is the single most important habit for individual success. Just like losing 10lbs takes hard work and dedication, so does willpower. Here are some simple early morning routines that will help strengthen your willpower. Set your alarm clock for the same time (every day) – the scientific benefits of this […]
Conference Room, Now!
LEADERSHIP Meetings on Meetings… How many meetings do you have during an average work week? How productive are they, really? You’ve likely heard some tips on how to improve meetings… Stay laser-focused on the topic at hand, take notes and put action items into place, yada yada. Shani Harmon from Forbes likens this to health and wellness. We […]
How to Attract, Hire and Retain Employees – Part 1
Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Employees (Part 1) With over 20 years of experience finding candidates, qualifying candidates and everything in between, I have gained a lot of knowledge about hiring practices, what motivates employees and how to keep turnover to a minimum. Let’s start with hiring practices. There are multiple ways that companies recruit employees: […]
Four-Day Work Week?
LEADERSHIP The Road Not Traveled “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be,” said former first lady Rosalyn Carter. Here’s a real-life example. Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of a successful beverage company called hint. (If you haven’t had […]
Where Do You Sit at work?
CULTURE That’s My Desk Have you heard of hot desking? Imagine going into the office on Monday and seeing someone else at your desk. That’s “hot desking” in a nut-shell. The fad started in 2015 and took on some brutal criticism. Despite the criticism, some companies are still implementing this desk sharing concept. The Pros: relationship building open […]
Are You Paranoid?
CULTURE Do You Need to Attract and Engage Millennials? Millennials are often referred to as high maintenance, unmotivated job hoppers. The reality is…they aren’t going anywhere. By 2025, they’ll make up 75% of the workforce (according to Forbes). real estate executive search firm Let’s cut to the chase… “Millennials are just like everyone else. Some are fantastic talented […]
A Walk-On Mentality
LEADERSHIP A Walk-On Mentality 635 days without a win! That all changed last night. Whether you’re a football person or not, you gotta give the Cleveland Browns some credit. Particularly, Baker Mayfield (2018 1st-round draft pick). Quick backstory: Mayfield was a 5’10 high school senior and lightly recruited. He casually walked onto Texas Tech and […]
Obsessive Customer Disorder
MANAGEMENT Amazon’s Secret Sauce Want to know how Jeff Bezos guides his employees in business decisions? The secret sauce of his trillion-dollar company is “obsessive-compulsive focus on the customer as opposed to obsession over the competitor.” ‘Focusing on what their customers need or want has driven many of Amazon’s most profitable business moves.’ For example: Amazon Prime […]
Does Your Company Have a Linchpin?
CULTURE The Linchpin Are more minds really better than one? Or can one person steer your culture ship? Let’s call them a linchpin. Your linchpin should be a high-performing person creating a culture of results. Based on Forbes, here are a few reasons why you should be a creating a culture of high performers and “embrace […]
So, About Those TPS Reports
CULTURE Horrible Bosses TPS reports aside, chances are you’ve had a bad boss at one point during your career. A recent study by Life Meets Work found that 56% of Americans claim their boss is mildly or highly toxic. Yikes! Here’s the kicker though: Another study found that employees end up working longer (two years, […]
Do You Pick Up the Tab?
LEADERSHIP Always Pick Up the Tab What does picking up the tab say about you as a leader? Apparently, a lot. The folks at Lead Change Group give us some food for thought (pun intended) on why the company lunch can have a big impact on you as a leader. Next time you take a […]
6 Reasons to Use a Recruitment Agency
6 Reasons to Use a Recruitment Agency Hiring the best candidates for your company is tough. It’s a delicate and open-ended process that can take a toll on your bottom line if the best candidates are not identified and delivered in a timely manner. The trick often lies in not simply finding candidates, but in finding […]
