Tag Archives: corporate communication

Does Good Leadership Stick with Employees?

When was the last time someone presented you with a sticker?  I remember in Elementary School being given a sticker that was especially memorable.  It featured a picture of a smiling cartoon lion and featured the caption, “No lying, I’ve been … Continue reading

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Employee Hot Fudge Training

A Denny’s Restaurant may not seem the most likely place to go after a night of “liquid enjoyment” but that’s where a friend of mine and I found ourselves more than 10 years ago. We were on a late night … Continue reading

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Are Company Retreats All Wet?

Are company retreats in danger of becoming the equivalent of running a sprinkler system in the rain?  These gatherings aren’t necessarily about creative thought but rather getting people to fall in line with predetermined company outcome. It’s not a good … Continue reading

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Oprah Takes Audience for a Mind Trip

A man and a woman go to dinner on a first date.  They agree to split the bill.  At the end of the meal, the man pulls out a buy one, get one free coupon and announces that his part … Continue reading

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Corporate Buying: When to Pinch Pennies

The pressure to save money is forcing some organizations to question every purchase.  That can mean a lot of extra work for someone.  When should you look to save and when does paying full price or extra make sense? Look … Continue reading

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Do You Annoy People?

Some people have a verbal habit that can become a serious turnoff to others. For instance, parents of teenagers may have noticed their kids using the word, “like” a lot. Fortunately, most children tend to grow out of this habit. In the professional … Continue reading

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Does BP Stink at Crisis Management?

For nearly a month, we’ve been following the story of of a massive oil leak coming out of a British Petroleum drilling operation in the Gulf of Mexico. From most signs it appears that BP has joined countless other organizations … Continue reading

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