How to Do Employee Recognition the Right Way
This month we’ve focused strategically on employee recognition and appreciation. We’ve explored why personal insights and personalization is important in: Breaking down communication barriers Creating a recipe for recognition that promotes employee motivation Cultivating a team culture Now it’s time to examine the “how.” How do you show employee appreciation in the most beneficial ways? […]
A Recipe for Recognition: How to Put Your Heart into Employee Motivation
Imagine. It’s Valentine’s Day. Cooking isn’t necessarily your strong suit. But, in the interest of romance, you decide to cook your significant other a beautiful gourmet dinner. You do your research, pull recipes from various sources, and nearly lose your nerve more than once given the amount of steps, potential for error, and mountain of […]
Boosting Morale After a Tough Year
If you haven’t heard, 2020 has been a tough, crazy, roller-coaster ride of a year. I know, I know, I realize that’s all a big… understatement. Unfortunately, there’s still so much uncertainty surrounding our personal and professional lives. COVID cases in the United States are surging once again, creating anxiety for many. As we end […]
What Leaders Have Learned During the COVID-19 Crisis
People likely feared it after watching movies about it – but deep down, never imagined it would truly happen. Even when it started to happen, a lot of people were saying “not us” or “not here.” Boy, were we wrong! COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and the world, as we knew […]
Coaching Sales Professionals to be Extraordinary
Fifty-five percent of the people making their living in sales do not have the right skills to be successful. Let that number sink in … over half need more coaching. How many are on your sales team? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 14.3 million people are working in sales and related […]
Ten Ways to Manage a Team of Introverts
I stole the following from a meme or maybe a T-shirt: Introverts. We’re here, we’re uncomfortable, and we want to go home. That about sums it up. I’m often uncomfortable around people, and even when I’m enjoying myself, I’m looking forward to being home. I like socializing, but it’s also exhausting. That’s really the crux […]
Three Components for Successful Modern Team Building
Businesses are about people working in a collection of teams to deliver on your company’s promise. Your people make up the soul of your company. Team building unifies people, making them an unstoppable force. Companies with robust team building programs perform better and have a brighter future than those that do not. Organizations “with a […]
4 Things You Need for Effective Virtual Team Building
Working remotely certainly has its perks for your team members. Sometimes, doing so is a necessity. But, prolonged (or indefinite) physical separation can cause employees to feel lonely and disconnected from their work. Unfortunately, when their morale drops, so does their productivity. As a leader, it’s your job to make sure that doesn’t happen. It’s […]
Top 5 Reasons to Rehire a Previous Employee
In the current times, you may have had to furlough or lay off employees. Now that you’re able to hire again, you’re considering a rehire. You find yourself weighing the pros and cons of bringing previous employees back to your team. Will this decision be a good move, or is it better to start again? […]
How to Coach Your Team to Cohesion
This week we’re here to help you coach your team through conflict with a focus on cohesion. It’s natural for humans to form teams, and it’s normal for those teams to develop specific dynamics. As a coach, a leader, it’s important to influence those dynamics by setting clear goals, encouraging communication, and emphasizing ways to […]
