There are some projects that seem like they were put in our funnel straight from the devil himself. The project may seem never-ending, have a zillion revisions, the client’s a bear, or it’s just not fun or interesting. When a project you dislike is in your pipeline sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation to…
Category: Leadership
Don’t Overthink. Interact! FREE 2018 Calendar of Employee Engagement Ideas
Improve Your Employee Relationships Daily interactions with your employees will improve relationships and show that taking an interest in and communicating with them is a priority for you as a leader. Improve your frequency and effectiveness in employee interactions and raise employee productivity and engagement. Happy Employees Are Good For Business. Be a Creative Leader!…
11 Interesting Questions to Ask in an Interview
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Blah. What are three of your weaknesses? Boooo. There are some interview questions that get overused, overvalued and are just plain boring. Great interview questions are so important. Here are a few key reasons why having GREAT interview questions are important: Outside of the box questions can…
6 Ways to Be More Proactive
It’s easy to skate by, do the clock-in clock-out, and fulfill your job description. But walking with Mr. Bare Minimum down Easy Street isn’t going to make you happy in the long run. Without challenges, your career can quickly become just a ‘job’ and be a drag to go to day in and day out….
How to Respond to Rude, Passive-Aggressive Emails
Have you ever received an email that reads: “AS I TOLD YOU, MANY TIMES ALREADY, this project is ready for immediate review.” “I’M NOT SURE WHY YOU’RE NOT UNDERSTANDING but we can’t do it that way.” We’ve all gotten those emails. They’ve either left us feeling perplexed, angry, or vindictive. Or all three….
Priorities: What processes should you be focusing on in your business?
Everything you do in a business should be with the end-game in mind…Closing sales and growing your business! There’re many activities and tasks that need to be completed in order to reach the ‘end-game’. Direct profit activities – such as creating proposals. Indirect profit activities – such as updating your blog and social media platforms. Both direct…
Avoid Unrealistic Deadlines: Get Your Team and Your Clients on the Same Page
Getting an opportunity to provide a proposal is exciting stuff. After all, you worked hard to make it past the gatekeeper and get some face-to-face time with the decision maker. Bringing in information to create proposals can turn into major stumbling blocks for your team’s process if your client’s expectation and the team’s expectations don’t…
InfoGraphic: Communicating Organizational Changes or Updates
Yay for graphics! Want to share these great tips with others in your company? Click the share button below to send it directly to their inbox. Here are some tips to keep in mind when sending out organizational news and updating your employees: Know your audience. Who is going to read this email update? What are…
5 Tips to Effectively Communicate Company Initiatives with Your Employees
Tips to keep in mind when sending out organizational news and initiatives.
Video: The #1 thing that makes employees happy in the workplace!
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