How to Develop Outstanding Teams

If you have more than one person working on something, it’s just a matter of time before there’ll be conflict. From working with organizations employing small, medium, and large numbers of people, I’ve learned that as individuals with different likes and dislikes, we’re naturally hardwired for judgments.  Those judgments, if not managed, can lead to…

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Employee Appreciation Day Benefits Employees and Managers

Employee Appreciation Day

Hurry! You only have 2 weeks to plan! The first Friday in March is National Employee Appreciation Day.  With just a couple weeks to go, now is the time to decide how you want to express gratitude for your employees. The good news is that you don’t have to do anything elaborate, so planning will…

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The One Thing Your Team Needs Most Right Now

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How to ensure success in the New Year Have you ever felt like you’re trying to move your team forward while the rest of the world has a hold of the back of your shirt? The highest impact, lowest cost way to improve the performance of an individual, team, or organization is to explain the…

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Supervisor, Manager, Leader: What’s the Difference?

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How understanding supervisor vs. manager vs. leader can help you grow your career! Are you a supervisor, a manager, or a leader? As you read articles and books, listen to podcasts, and watch videos, you’ll hear these terms, as well as the words supervise/supervision, manage/management, and lead/leadership.  It’s important to understand them to get the…

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