How to Make it to the Next Vacation

How to Make it to the Next Vacation Taking time away from the demands and stress of work and life, in general, is essential to our well-being. There are incredible benefits to taking vacations. However, we now know from research what we already knew from life experience; the positive effects of vacations only last about…

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How 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,…

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4 Simple Ways to Build Effective Relationships with Staff

Great Working Relationships

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…

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