Six Ways to Thrive Despite Obstacles
There is a solitary English daisy growing up through a pavement crack in my driveway. Actually, it’s thriving. It intrigued me so I stopped to appreciate it and see what
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Jazz Up Your Teamwork in a Snap
In my leadership development work, I find insight from many areas of my life. When I sang with a jazz ensemble, I was amazed to find how many things I
Gather Secret Shopper Intel for Free
Hey leaders – want to improve your customer service and your bottom line? I’ll tell you how you can gather secret shopper intel for free. Leadership trainers sometimes get jobs
What Success Really Feels Like
Think of a successful business leader that you admire. He or she probably makes it look effortless, even flawless. Success looks so easy from the outside. But, let’s talk about
The High Cost of Blame
I learned the high cost of blame when I was a lending officer and needed approval for a large loan. The loan committee turned it down, so I had to
Choose the Best Applicants with These Tricks
When you interview job applicants, they always try to make themselves look perfect for the job, similar to the way a first date tries to impress you. But it’s best
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The True Cost to Replace an Employee
As a leader, you face business expenses that can blindside you. The cost of replacing an employee is higher than you think! Assume you hired a poor choice ninety days
How to Squeeze in Professional Development
Most leaders know that by lifting their people up, their business will soar. That’s the best way to grow your business. Leadership training is important, but the question is how
Prepare for Questions Applicants Will Ask
As a leader, if you’re hiring you need to attract applicants to your business. You probably already have your candidate interview questions in mind. Remember, you’re being interviewed too. Prepare