Before You Sign the Contract
Smart leaders know that before you sign the contract, you need to think about the road ahead. Often, some are so thrilled by a new agreement that they only consider [...]
Jan, 29
2025
Jan, 22
2025
How to Improve Teamwork with Recognition Programs
Leaders can improve teamwork with recognition programs. But the programs may need to be adjusted from something traditional, like an employee of the month award. Instead, you want your employee [...]
Jan, 15
2025
Authentic Customer Service Tip
If you've ever had a customer service experience where you felt like you were talking to a robot, then you'll appreciate this authentic customer service tip. Customers want to speak [...]
Jan, 8
2025
More Work-Life Balance Challenges For Professionals
Life in 2025 will likely present more work-life balance challenges for professionals. In our last episode (#711), we talked about some of the top ones you're dealing with. Let's continue [...]
Jan, 1
2025
Top Work-Life Balance Challenges
Today's top work-life balance challenges impact productivity, stress, and retention. I've identified four of the most common ones for today's leaders. Today you'll learn about two of them and we'll [...]
Dec, 24
2024
A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson
Recently I learned a great productivity lesson from a tree. At the time, the tree was being removed by a landscaping crew. Their approach to this task reminded me that [...]
Dec, 18
2024
Do You Have a PTO Problem?
If you want an engaged workforce, then you need to consider whether you have a PTO problem. PTO or paid time off, is a benefit that a growing number of [...]
Dec, 11
2024
How to Research Your Competition
If you can put jealousy or competitiveness aside, then you can learn a lot when you research your competition. You have to remember your business does not exist in a [...]
Dec, 4
2024
How to Make Self-Care a Priority
While many want to make self-care a priority, they're not sure how to make it a reality. In a busy world that's full of challenges, taking time to improve your [...]
Nov, 27
2024
Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?
If you're a leader, do you know why employees hate your employee recognition program? There's a good chance your program started off with good intentions but now has become a [...]