Know that your mission or message is not going to resonate with everyone. Instead of trying to change the minds of the skeptics, or sell your critics on your product or service, focus on those who... Read more
As part of the shop floor or a sales team, employees quickly learn who their bosses are. Depending partially on what generation an employee represents, they will either respond well to authority,... Read more
In my last post I discussed the importance of engaging your employees and boosting team morale in order to increase productivity and innovation. This week, let’s take a look at a few more specific... Read more
Last week I outlined how simple things like restraining meeting time and setting email conventions can help you get more out of your staff. By incorporating the following five tips into your... Read more
Integrity is defined as “a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes,” according to Wikipedia. “In ethics, integrity is regarded as the... Read more
As a business owner and leader, fostering team morale is essential to building a strong sustainable enterprise equipped to grow in the long-term. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure... Read more
If you could make your workers just 10 per cent more productive, that would effectively be like having each of them work an additional four hours per week. Accounting for vacation, that’s 28... Read more
A former client of mine recently called to invite me out for lunch. I had previously been his account manager for just over 10 years, but when I changed jobs he began working with another account... Read more
Last week, I described the importance of employee morale, and how simple tasks like thanking, rewarding and sharing with your staff can go a long way.
This week, I round out my top 10 list with... Read more
However important you think employee morale is, you’re wrong. It’s even more important than that. Business leaders are always looking to eke out another couple of percent here and there, but the... Read more