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It can be uncomfortable to get the courage to change. Professionally, you may feel stuck or unwilling to get out of your comfort zone. What if you could solve this problem with a mindset adjustment? Join me on stage for a memorable and fun stor
If you're having a hard time finding new workers, then you should consider these hiring tips for overqualified employees. There's a good chance you may be missing out on some people, simply because they may seem too good to be true. How will t
While you may enjoy a lot of professional success, it's good to know how to come back from a setback. These disappointing moments may leave you baffled and unsure how to handle things. I've asked my LinkedIn followers for their best ways to co
Ask yourself these important business questions to unveil ongoing problems or new opportunities in your organization. They are designed to make you face some important truths. While each question is rather simple, they can lead to productive d
If you need a pep talk or words of encouragement for your employees, then consider saying, "Priceless must be played." It's a reference to a very expensive musical instrument and why it can't hold its value if it's locked in a case. Enjoy this
As you look to build teamwork and celebrate accomplishments, you need to ask yourself if employees want office parties. You might be surprised to learn some of your old traditions may no longer fit your team. A lot has changed in the workplace
If you feel professionally stuck, then you may need this smart career advice for 2024. I recently polled my followers about the areas where they plan to make improvements. We'll talk about the popularity of each option and how you can approach
Do your employees show courtesy on the job? While we expect this when they are dealing with customers, how about with each other? Simple acts of courtesy can make a major positive impact on your workplace culture. But with all the working from
In a competitive hiring market, you may be struggling to find new employees. This can be especially challenging if you can't afford to pay more. Let's talk about two other ways businesses make themselves more attractive to candidates. It's abo
Thanking a business referral is something most people want to do but they don't know how. If you do nothing, then you risk turning off a profitable pipeline of goodwill. Let's brainstorm several options that can give you a system for saying, "
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly in a situation when you think that something is wrong? That feeling can produce confusion, anger, or just distract you from your important work. Recently, I found myself in this scenario and it made me
The world of coffee shops may provide you with an unexpected source for employee retention. Those businesses have mastered sales tactics that can keep customers coming back again and again. Guess what? You can use some of those same principles
This Get Better! new book preview will give you a good idea of what the book is about. It contains smart business advice from unexpected mentors. None of them are celebrities, world-class athletes, or billionaires. Instead, the chapters provid
If you want to keep your top talent, then you must understand how employee turnoffs hurt retention. These problems may not seem big to you but they can play a huge role in an otherwise great employee deciding it's time to work somewhere else.
In business, you should never underestimate the power of a fast response time. It can prevent a lot of problems and set you apart from your competition. Don't assume that business as usual will produce a fast response time. It usually takes an
If you feel like you're not getting enough accomplished on the job, then you should consider what wastes your time at work. I'm guessing there are likely some ongoing issues that take more time than they should. Complaining about these things i
Workplace culture problems rarely happen overnight. They are usually a product of several issues in an organization. A falling workplace culture can be turned around but the longer you wait, the harder it will be to achieve. So why wait? Learn
As a leader, do you understand the difference between easy and hard at work? Because if you don't, you may be creating frustrating situations for your employees. It can happen easily, when you make assumptions about their skill levels. Because
Let's continue our important business discussion of some additional customer loyalty strategies. At a time when you may be forced to raise your prices, you want to make sure you're still an attractive choice for people. In our last episode, we
It is possible to improve customer loyalty with exceptional service. This was one of the findings from a recent LinkedIn poll I held about customer loyalty during times of price hikes. While most acknowledge the importance of exceptional servi
Some simple steps can help you create happiness in your workplace culture. At a time when retention and hiring may be challenging, you want your business to be as employee friendly as possible. You may be falling into some common traps, where
If you want to hold onto your top talent, then you need to have some employee recognition strategies. You simply can't leave this to chance. Otherwise, you may give too much praise to the usual suspects and not enough to your behind the scenes
Organizations looking to improve should schedule a productivity holiday at work. This gives everyone a chance to catch up on important tasks that never seem to get done. If you're not careful, skipping these valuable activities will cost you d
Poor employee engagement is a problem that rarely fixes itself. In fact, it usually gets worse and then exponentially worse. And there's a good chance it will never recover. Recently, I asked my connections on LinkedIn to share their thoughts
Some common leadership communication mistakes lower productivity and hurt workplace culture. These problems may seem obvious but during busy times, they are easy to overlook. As a result, employees are left confused and may not to do things th
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