The Omnia Group Celebrates its 38th Year by Partnering with Habitat for Humanity
March 2023 marks The Omnia Group’s 38th anniversary and our 38th year calling Tampa Bay our home. Those who live here know what a special, vibrant community the Tampa Bay area is. We always welcome opportunities to thank our neighbors for making this area so special by giving back in some way. During the pandemic, […]
Quiet Quitting — A Viral Reaction to an Age-Old Problem or the Real Deal?
Even if you’re not an active TikTok user, it’s likely you’ve heard the term Quiet Quitting. The phenomenon has been the subject of news segments, articles, and a popular speaking topic on the conference circuit. You can even find enough t-shirt options on Etsy to build an entire wardrobe out of quiet quitting wear while […]
The 3 Barriers to Listening and 5 Tips for Becoming an Effective Listener.
I know you can hear me, but are you listening? People get my name wrong a lot. I’ve often remarked to friends that it’s like being part of a social experiment every day of my life. Admittedly, Keather is a unique name. I’ve never met another Keather, and I’ve never met anyone who has. I […]
Want to Know What’s New in Employee Engagement and Motivation? 5 Trends You Need to Pay Attention to in 2023
Workplace trends and buzzwords may have you thinking that 2023 will be all about the word quiet. I mean really – how much more can we take? Everywhere we look there are LinkedIn posts, Tik Tok videos and articles about quiet quitting, quiet firing and quiet hiring. In a world where employee engagement is at […]
Leveraging Talent Within – How to Get Started with an Internal Mobility Strategy
Each year, The Omnia Group surveys leaders in small and mid-sized businesses across all industries to identify top talent trends and the strategies organizations are using to address them. Our current survey closes on December 31st, and we’re excited to publish the results in early 2023. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to […]
Sales Hiring Horror Stories – How to Avoid the Starring Role in a Sales Hiring Horror Flick
Speaking to a group of sales executives a few months ago, I posed this question to the room –“how many of you have made a bad hiring decision?” Every single person in the room raised their hand. If you’ve hired people for any length of time, you are bound to have made at least one […]
There’s No Crying in Sales
Even if you’ve never seen the movie A League of Their Own, it’s likely you’re familiar with the scene where Tom Hanks loses his temper and famously rants, “There’s no crying in baseball!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M8szlSa-8o. As a sales leader, I’m sure you’ve had a similar feeling and fought back that same sort of emotional reaction when one […]
The Mid-Year Review: Supporting Employee Wellness
Your employees need guidance, encouragement, and feedback to perform at a high level. And as a leader, it’s your job to make sure your team members get those things consistently. One way you can deliver those essentials is through a mid-year review. Done well, the mid-year review is a low-stress meeting that provides clarity, renews […]
Leading Gladiators to Victory: Using Assessments for Effective Sales Leadership
BK, one of my favorite sales leaders of all time, got it right most of the time. Bob is his real first name, but he always referred to himself as BK, and he always used my nickname, Ketch. Right off the bat, he was personal. BK was an amazing coach, motivator, problem solver, firefighter, and […]
9 Tips to Manage Conflict on a Team
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone on your team got along all of the time? Unfortunately, that’s not reality. When you bring people with diverse perspectives together (which is an overall positive thing), conflict is inevitable. Differences of opinion and personality clashes can quickly escalate, disrupting productivity and eroding morale. That means you need to […]
