The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) shows that under 37% of American adults get adequate sleep. Getting enough sleep is something people need for good health. One night of short sleep can affect an individual the next day. Not only are workers more likely to feel sleepy, but they also are more likely to be crabby, moody, and [...]
Why is hiring qualified salespeople so hard? The second most challenging role to fill globally is that of a salesperson. (1) This statement begs the question, why is hiring a qualified salesperson so tricky? Smaller businesses often provide the best opportunities because they are looking for the highest growth. Compensation packages may be more lucrative for top producers, leaving mid [...]
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on the internet. It can be a powerful tool to find the right job or internship, connect, strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills needed to succeed in a career. The network of contacts you make plays an essential role in perfecting the strength of LinkedIn. This network will help you understand your [...]
Whether for travel incentives or meetings, gifts for events are something special that starts a “feel good” moment with all attendees. Historically these can be large gift baskets filled with expensive wines, electronics, locally made gifts, etc. But as more corporations are aware of climate change and leaving smaller carbon footprints, gift-giving is a matter that should be addressed with [...]
What is an EVP? An employee value proposition (EVP) focuses on the benefits a company offers employees in return for their skills, experience, and qualities they bring to the position. An EVP is a robust recruitment and employee engagement tool. But it can also be more than that. EVPs are a brand's beacon, and the best EVPs are an authentic [...]
Assume for a minute that one of your co-workers spends most of the workday sending texts, using the web for non-work-related efforts, or otherwise wasting time. However, they still have a positive, buddy-buddy relationship with the boss. The co-worker gets rewarded with a "good job" from the boss and gets the same perks despite investing minimal effort into the job. [...]
Being a leader is hard. Being authentic – who you are – can be even more complicated. Many people depend on you to provide guidance and drive the vision and goals of the organization. Being effective at being a leader means that you can’t lead if you aren’t genuine, especially when being your real, authentic self. It’s along the lines [...]
Trust is essential to any relationship, even in the workplace. Trusting that everyone within a team is accountable for completing work correctly, on time, and within budget is the standard by which organization success is measured. When confidence is lacking about how others perform, mistrust and distrust can lead to low morale, poor productivity, and even hinder company growth. Whether [...]
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A well-functioning corporate culture is a foundational part of effective leadership. Leaders must recognize their role in defining the culture of their organizations, and organizations must make deliberate efforts to develop their leaders. Leaders can have an enormous impact on the culture of their organizations. They establish priorities, set the agenda, manage, lead, and delegate. Sadly, only 12% of executives [...]