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Four Ways to Motivate in Critical Times

COVID-19 has negatively impacted businesses all over the world. Sales and revenue are falling short. Your best employee might be...

5 Steps to a Remote Workforce!

No doubt about it the coronavirus has impacted how and where we work. For some areas, like Seattle, it has become a more extreme...

Four Types of Effective Managers Today

I had a discussion with a client recently regarding managing the different generations relative to change. We acknowledged that with the...

5 Steps to Improve Your Selection Process Today!

Create a job description with realistic requirements. Bring the focus of the job onto the person, rather than just the experience. Some...

Four Ways to Increase Your High Potentials

Four Ways to Increase Your High Potentials Think about high potential versus high performer. Take a step back and approach it from the...

6 Major Factors Affecting Organizational Culture

Organizational culture affects each of us every day, yet it is intangible and difficult to define. Understanding this component of a...

How to Improve Training and Development: 4 Vital Tips to Empower Your Employees

One of the biggest challenges of leading a team is encouraging others to take initiative and providing opportunities for growth. If you...