Culture

7 Steps To Looking Good Without Bragging

Bragging existed long before the Internet was invented. But with the rise of the Internet and social media there’s been a rise in the “Look at me! Me, me, me,”...

Productivity Vs. Punctuality

How do you get your employees to show up on time, work longer hours and skip lunch breaks? Wrong question. If you, like many managers and CEOS, are looking for...

Six Advantages that Women Entrepreneurs Have (Over Men)

Look out, here comes the female entrepreneur! Women entrepreneurs are making their way in the business world in a big way. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 7.8...

Rituals and Superstitions that Boost Your Business

Do you ever try to avoid the number 13, or act a little more cautiously on Friday the 13th? How about throwing salt over your shoulder if you happen to spill...

Question Bigger Than Thinking Big

We live in a world of questions. In fact, in business, we are inundated with them. Think about all the questions you ask in a day – everything from “How...

All In?

All In? If not you, then who? If not now, then when? If not all in, then why?

Dealing With Debbie Downer

Have you identified the “Debbie Downer” in your office? If you are fan of “Saturday Night Live,” like I am, you will know exactly what I’m talking about when I...

How To Get Your Employees To Trust You

I seem to get this call a lot. It’s a business owner in desperation, seeking immediate help with employees. The question is inevitably a variation of how do I get...

Money As A Motivator

If I have said it once, I have said it a million times, money doesn't motivate people. In fact, the only real way to use money as a motivator is...

Rewards Don’t Motivate Employees

It's old school thinking - if you want your employees to be more motivated, put a carrot out in front of them. The logic goes like this: I have a...

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