...so you can save years of failure and frustration. Choosing the right company is easier than you think. You just need to know what to look for... more »
Every business has Office VIPs. These special people, whose positive actions and initiatives are performed to benefit others, are not famous or in the news for what they are doing; but their efforts affect, enrich and touch countless lives. They ... more »
Recent employee satisfaction research indicates that workers are more likely to remain with a company if they have a good working environment. While compensation, benefits and perks are important, the primary reasons workers leave a company are ... more »
You've heard it before. Write your goals down and you're on your way to making them a reality. But what does that really mean? Can you achieve success and personal growth simply by taking pen in hand and transferring your thoughts to paper? The ... more »
Remember playing in a childhood sandbox? If you enjoyed being outside for most of the day, you could play in the sandbox for hours on end—shaping and pouring the sand, or mixing it with a little water to form a castle or hill. Playing in a ... more »
Having an intern in your company can benefit both the student intern and the company. While the student is there to gain real world working experience, the company will benefit from having cheap labor and other not so obvious things. This ... more »
While much has been written regarding the authoritarian personality, most follow authoritarian leaders. More attention should be paid to authoritarian followers. Read on to learn how with information drawn from key contributors on the subject, ... more »
Remember your first day on the job? Everything was new. The work environment was exciting and co-workers were so cooperative that you looked forward to coming to work each day with a combination of joy and curiosity. However, after several months ... more »
Many people lead from a domineering, and often arrogant "top down" framework because it is traditional, is the most common, is the easiest, and comes naturally. However, this may not be the most effective form of leadership in order to ... more »
Anyone looking for a coach should keep this list in mind, or forward to those you know who are looking for a coach. This applies to all areas of coaching. Keep in mind, certification for coaches is optional. Many schools across the country ... more »
At our jobs, many of us need to work closely with the IT department. This misunderstood group of men and women are often times considered unapproachable. They work in their own little rooms, crammed with computers and other technical equipment, ... more »
Your kindergarten teacher taught you to play in the sandbox. Your football coach assigned you a buddy during drills. Your boss preached about it at the last sales meeting. It's teamwork. It's the synergistic magic that happens when all parts come ... more »
Most projects accomplished in the business world are the result of teamwork. It is common to draw team members from multiple departments and hierarchy levels in a business before introducing a new product or service. In fact, the success of a new ... more »
Employees leave a company for one reason or another. Understanding the why's will help determine employment practice "opportunities" that only an exit interview can provide. At this time employees typically speak candidly about moving ... more »
A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique that allows you to capture the natural flow of your ideas. It’s a way of organizing information that improves learning and promotes clearer thinking to take your performance to the next level. ... more »
Being the new boss at a company can be exciting for you, but it can be a time of uncertainty for those you will manage. In order to be accepted by the new work group place yourself in their situation... more »
So you want to be an ethical person? This is not an easy thing to do in a world that holds a lot of temptation and distraction. Forget what your grandparents have said there is no more distraction today than there was in years past. That being ... more »
This article will assist you in observing how rewards seem to naturally enter your life. The rewards include money but are not just limited to money alone. Often, because of our own unique personal gifts we can discover there is a natural ... more »
I recently came across a list of 10 tips that then Texas Senator Lyndon Johnson reportedly kept in his desk and reviewed regularly. These tips for “getting people to like you” were said to have been one of the keys that helped him become one of ... more »
Most self-employed people have been there--you finish a project and send it off to a client, so proud of your work. But the client doesn't feel the same, and now you've got to play catch-up to get it to that client's liking so you can get paid, ... more »
Whether you are involved in student activities or your local ministry, a leadership weekend can be a great way to bring together your leadership group and work together in a whole new way. Many companies that plan these weekends have you host ... more »
Group brainstorming is an essential business tool. The most innovative and successful ideas rarely come from only one mind. By pooling the collective talent of your colleagues, you can generate amazing and revolutionary concepts. But without some ... more »
Becoming an effective leader and practicing good and effective leadership takes much forethought and hard work. Your ultimate goal is to create a positive environment for your team and organization in order to effectively implement your ... more »
*****Are you one of those people who find it difficult to have the discipline and find the time to visualize your goals?? Maybe you find it hard to visualize and attach emotion to your goals. ***************************************** I have ... more »
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