How to Hold More Effective Meetings
In the work world, you’ll rarely see more eye-rolling as you do when you announce a meeting has been scheduled. Meetings feel like a necessary evil. Even if we believe communicating as a team is important, it feels like meetings steal time from individual productivity. The gatherings have developed a bad rap because they can…
Read MoreHow to Approach Spring Turnover with a Fresh Perspective
Spring is in full swing here in the Midwest. The leaves are filling in, the grass is growing, and the flowers are showing their colors. There’s an energy of growth and activity in the air. Even a mild case of spring fever can prompt someone to look for a new job. So as business owners,…
Read More4 Simple Ways to Build Effective Relationships with Staff
Do you connect easier with some of your direct reports than others? Are you more comfortable communicating with your high performers than other team members? Do you have employees that you sense don’t respect you? These are all common experiences for supervisors and managers. Great leaders have figured out how to make positive connections with…
Read MoreHow to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Work
The U.S. recognizes March as Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate women’s contributions to American history. This year’s theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” The theme honors “women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society.” If you haven’t…
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